Principle Packaging Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Zwolle, NL seeks a Principle Packaging Engineer to join ANSC, delivering technical leadership in Packaging technologies and process improvement for products produced in the Netherlands.

You will lead projects, mentor teams, perform root-cause analysis, monitor process data, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Degree Level Qualification and >10 years experience in relevant industry role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in Packaging Tech and Manufacturing Technology for TPMs.
• Act as SME in extrusion blow moulding of bottles, labeling, and closures.
• Lead major technology transfer and process improvement projects.
• Support plant operations and lead root cause analysis for supplier issues.
• Monitor process data on production moulds using statistical methods.
• Ensure technical best practices and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Support global Abbott Nutrition Operations and implement OPEX initiatives.

Skills

SME in packaging technologies

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Statistical process monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, PM, or related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Principle Packaging Engineer to join our ANSC team in Zwolle. The Packaging Operations group is responsible for the provision of technical expertise in the areas of Packaging and Packaging Performance for products manufactured in Abbott Nutrition International.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership within Manufacturing Technology in Abbott Manufacturing Organisation and to TPMs.
• Act as a recognized Subject Matter Expert, (SME), in Extrusion Blow Moulding of Bottles, Labelling and closure technology
• Provide technical leadership within Packaging Technology in Abbott Manufacturing Organisation and to TPMs.
• Knowledge in the areas of Injection Moulding; Corrugates; Shrink Sleeves & Cans would be an advantage.
• Act as the Technical Lead and/or project lead for significant projects in technology transfer and process improvement.
• Support Operational Management of Plant Teams.
• SME participant in Root Cause Analysis of Abbott plant supplier issues.
• Monitoring of Process Data on production moulds – using statistical methods to predict performance/life expectancy
• Ensure maintenance of technical best practice and regulatory compliance.
• Provide ongoing technical support to Abbott Nutrition Plants to ensure compliance and security of supply – metrics review, investigation close-out, process improvement.
• Implement / operational excellence (OPEX ) initiatives as necessary.
• Understanding of global regulatory requirements related to design and control of Packaging processes.
• Candidate will be required to provide support to Global Abbott Nutrition Operations.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• A Degree Level Qualification and greater than 10 yrs experience in relevant industry role is the minimum required for this position.
• Fluency in English at a technical level is essential Fluent English communication skills; Dutch language skills are advantageous.
• Subject Matter Expert level knowledge of relevant Extrusion Blow Moulded Bottle Packaging Processes
• Subject Matter Expert level knowledge in one other packaging disciplines
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Proven record of achievement in technical and project leadership.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation with proven influencing and negotiation ability
• Acknowledged technical leadership.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: Netherlands > Zwolle : Grote Voort 247

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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