Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Tipp City, Ohio, is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain plant equipment and support operations in the Nutrition Manufacturing division. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control while delivering process improvements.

You will apply advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex problems, guide projects, and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across R&D, design, and operations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering/project management or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Judgment within defined procedures to determine action.
• Strong leadership and collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and fixed assets to high safety, quality, and productivity standards at minimum cost.
• Provide engineering support to all operation aspects.
• Lead problem solving requiring advanced technical knowledge.
• Plan detailed phases of engineering work within a project or program.
• Coordinate project scope with clients and define project requirements.
• Direct the efforts of technicians and outside resources; interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare and manage capital expenditure requests and scope documents; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Provide training to plant personnel and support new product introductions and process improvements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Interacts well with diverse groups

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)

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 andyourfamily, be your true self,and live a full life.You’llalso have access to:

• Career development with an international companywhere you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan withahigh 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 asa great placeto work in dozens of countriesworldwideandnamed 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 asthebest place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutritionmanufacturingfacilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The Process Engineer implements and maintains plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality and productivity at the lowest possible cost while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• This role provides engineering support to all aspects of the operation.
• Applies working knowledge of engineering disciplines Independently conceives and develops approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge.
• Solves problems that have a variety of complex features, such as, conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Plan schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Facilitates the definition of a project scope with clients.
• Applies new technology where feasible.
• Direct the efforts ofothers such as technicians and outside resources. Interface with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D, Corporate and Division Engineering
• Perform tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditure, Change Requests, Scope Documents, etc. Manage capital projects.
• Provide technical support to the Tipp City plant, division engineering, and the Quality Assurance to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations.
• Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing.
• Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical training to plant personnel including engineering, equipment operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and maintenance.
• Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.
• Plans and conducts small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production.
• Create equipment/process specifications, drawings, and software as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate.
• Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued/obsolete components, equipment, and software.
• You’ll also be accountable for providing excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• B.S. in Engineering with a preference for a Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering/project management or advanced education to achieve level of skill.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Strong leadership skills required. Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Preferred

• Project management experience desired.
• Work experience in the food /medical industry under FDA regulation preferred.

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering

DIVISION

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION

United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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