Project Manager, Molding
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
This position applies advanced professional knowledge of the Business Project Management area to execute and oversee end to end molding projects using established methods and tools, delivering reliable, high quality outcomes.
To lead injection molding related projects, including new molds, mold transfers, mold modifications, and mold duplications. The role may also lead other types of projects based on business needs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resource requirements, risk assessments, and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development, Procurement, PDS&T and external suppliers.
Monitor project progress, deliverables, dependencies, and critical-path activities to ensure timely execution.
Identify, communicate, and escalate technical risks, schedule delays, resource constraints, and issues that may affect product launches or supply continuity. Lead project reviews and maintain clear visibility of project status, risks, and recovery plans.
Assess suppliers’ technical capabilities to design, build, maintain, and operate injection molds for medical device components.
Identify suppliers’ documentation and technical gaps and establish action plans to close them.
Develop and execute mold testing and qualification plans, from initial sampling and process development through formal qualification runs.
To liaise with the suppliers in technical troubleshooting and corrective actions related to mold performance, dimensional variation, cosmetic defects, and process instability.
Develop the technical qualification and validation strategy in collaboration with the internal/external parties and in accordance with the applicable quality system procedures and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), as applicable to the approved validation strategy and scope.
Ensure qualification results meet approved acceptance criteria and that deviations are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective action plans for issues identified during mold development and qualification.
Qualifications
Materials or Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering Degree | Master Degree
Diploma Project Management: CAPM or PMP, or PRINCE2
6-10 years of experience in molding projects (NPI, Improvements, Transfers).
B2+ / C1 English Level
Technical drawings, blueprints, solid objects software tools 2D, 3D (such as AutoCAD)
CPK (Process Capability Index); statistical tools for quality control to meet design specifications.
Project Management Certification (CAPM, PMP, Prince)
Medical devices companies (ISO13485, FDA CFR 820)
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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