Associate Project Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

1003 Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Project Engineer to manage small to medium scale projects within the Nutrition division. You will oversee office, lab and manufacturing spaces, coordinate with construction teams, and handle procurement and vendor management to ensure on-time delivery of enhancements and equipment upgrades.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ STEM and 1–2 years of experience, with PMP and OSHA 30hr preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, STEM, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage project financials, including maintaining budget and cash flow projections.
• Assist in project scope, cost estimate, and RCE development.
• Works closely construction teams to manage schedule, resources, scope, and adherence to internal and external standards and specifications.
• Provide procurement activities including sourcing/qualifying suppliers & service providers, preparation for competitive bidding, adding new vendors to Abbott’s procurement systems, processing purchase orders and invoices, tracking on-time deliveries, etc.
• Provide coordination with project team and stake holders.
• Provide communications of status and upcoming activities to project team, stakeholders, and management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, STEM, Project Management

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

Main Purpose of Role

The Project Engineer will manage administratively small to medium scale projects, including, but not limited to: Utility / Facility /Infrastructure installations Office, lab, and manufacturing areas Manufacturing Facility and equipment upgrades Warehouse expansions

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple projects concurrently
• Manage project financials, including maintaining budget and cash flow projections
• Assist in project scope, cost estimate, and RCE development
• Works closely construction teams to manage schedule, resources, scope, and adherence to internal and external standards and specifications
• Provide procurement activities including sourcing/qualifying suppliers & service providers, preparation for competitive bidding, adding new vendors to Abbott’s procurement systems, processing purchase orders and invoices, tracking on-time deliveries, etc.
• Provide coordination with project team and stake holders
• Provide communications of status and upcoming activities to project team, stakeholders, and management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, STEM, Project Management
• 1- 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP
• OSHA 30hr or equivalent
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Sturgis : Building 01A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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