Manufacturing Engineer - Casa Grande, AZ

Thornton Tomasetti; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help ensure reliability of plant equipment and processes within the Nutrition division.

You will develop reliability strategies, investigate failures, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve safety, with emphasis on FDA/OSHA compliance and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 2-4 years of experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA/OSHA policies and Abbott procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for equipment and systems.
• Define critical assets and prioritize reliability efforts based on risk and impact.
• Investigate equipment failures and production issues and implement RCA-based changes.
• Review maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime and update programs based on trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment design and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Regulated environment experience

FDA/OSHA compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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. A Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that systems and equipment perform consistently and efficiently over time. Their responsibilities typically span across design, maintenance, and continuous improvement. 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

The Opportunity This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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. Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for equipment and systems
• Define critical assets and prioritize reliability efforts based on risk and impact
• Investigate equipment failures and production issues
• Make recommendations and implement them based on RCA findings
• Review maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime
• Update maintenance programs based on recent trends and investigations
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and potential issues
• Trend MTBF and MTTR metrics to identify bad actors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment design and operational procedures
• Create documentation like CRs, FSIs, etc. to implement changes
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve uptime, and enhance safety
• Work with Project Engineering and Division to introduce new pieces of equipment
• Assess risks associated with equipment failure and develop mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Work with Engineering techs to train maintenance and on reliability best practices
• Promote a culture of reliability across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering 2-4 years of experience in a regulated environment preferred
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Casa Grande : Plant ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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, and 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.