Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months

abbvie
Apply Now ↗
📍 Heredia📍 Heredia Province📍 Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica📍 crFull time

About this role

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

PURPOSE STATEMENT
Maintain and optimize the operation of existing products, processes, and systems, ensuring their sustainability, efficiency, and reliability throughout their life cycle. This will be achieved through the application of best practices in project management and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Identify and implement methods, workstations, and plant layouts that ensure quality, productivity, and optimal environment, health, and safety conditions so that the manufacturing process meets key business goals.
  2. Carry out waste analysis to achieve the optimal value of processes and generate savings aligned with plant goals.
  3. Define, approve, update, and manage production standards for each manufacturing process operation in order to optimize human resource use (headcount). Likewise, assess the impact on approved standards due to process changes and/or new operations or products.
  4. Guide continuous improvement teams (SWAT, Lean thinkers) in root cause analysis through the application of Opex tools.
  5. Serve as a facilitator in the implementation of improvements arising from continuous improvement teams (SWAT, Lean thinkers).
  6. Create technical documents for tests related to process optimization and problem solving, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
  7. Investigate and correct product defects and process failures detected in the manufacturing process as required, applying Opex methodologies and tools.
  8. Ensure compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements through adherence to internal policies and procedures. Likewise, ensure compliance by adopting strategies, internal controls, communication, and necessary training.
  9. Continuously improve EHS results through leadership, commitment, and participation in all EHS-related initiatives.
  10. Perform all other duties inherent to the position and those assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION (Include academic level and language proficiency required for this job)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Production, Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Intermediate English level B2+

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 1 year of experience implementing process improvements. 
  • At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes within the medical device industry. 
  • At least 1 year of experience implementing document change controls and executing First Articles. 

SKILLS 

  • Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing tools at an intermediate level.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio.
  • Basic business mindset.
  • Continuous improvement and innovation at an intermediate level.
  • Problem-solving at an intermediate level.
  • Data-driven at an intermediate level.
  • Project Management methodologies at a basic level.
  • Desired: SAP, AutoCAD / SolidWorks, Power BI, simulation software, and time-study software.

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. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months position at abbvie?
The salary for this Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months role at abbvie is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months position at abbvie located?
This Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months role at abbvie is based in Heredia, Heredia Province, Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica, cr. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months role at abbvie full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months role at abbvie.
How do I apply for the Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months position at abbvie?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to abbvie's official application portal hosted on smartrecruiters where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months job at abbvie posted?
This Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months position at abbvie was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Manufacturing Support Engineer II -temporary 6 months
abbvie
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to abbvie's official application page on SmartRecruiters.