Principle Packaging Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Zwolle; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Zwolle is seeking a Principle Packaging Engineer to join our ANSC team. You will provide technical leadership in packaging technologies and act as SME for extrusion blow molding of bottles, labeling, and closures.

The role emphasizes project leadership in technology transfer, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, with broad interaction across manufacturing operations and global supply chains. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Degree level qualification and more than 10 years experience in relevant industry role is the minimum requirement for this position.
• Fluency in English at a technical level is essential.
• Dutch language skills are advantageous.
• Subject Matter Expert level knowledge of Extrusion Blow Moulded Bottle Packaging Processes.
• Subject Matter Expert level knowledge in one other packaging discipline.
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven record of achievement in technical and project leadership.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation with influencing and negotiation ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within Manufacturing Technology and in packaging.
• Act as SME in extrusion blow moulding, labeling, and closure technology.
• Lead significant projects in technology transfer and process improvement.
• Support plant operations management.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis of supplier issues.
• Monitor process data on production moulds using statistical methods.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintenance of best practices.
• Support global Abbott Nutrition Operations and drive OPEX initiatives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Packaging

10+ years experience in packaging

Tools

Extrusion Blow Moulding equipment

Injection Moulding

Labelling & closure equipment

Process data monitoring tools

Job description

Descritivo de Cargo 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.

Familia de Cargo Engineering Divisão ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

Localidade Netherlands > Zwolle : Grote Voort 247

Localidades Adicionais

Turno de Trabalho Standard

Viagem Yes, 5 % of the Time

Vigilância médica Not Applicable

Atividades de trabalho significativas Not Applicable

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