Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Tipp City Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom to Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Tipp City, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and maintain plant equipment and processes with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will lead capital projects, provide engineering support to operations, and ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA and Abbott policies while training plant personnel and driving continuous improvement.

This role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; mechanical or chemical preferred.
• 5+ years' engineering or PM experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and fixed assets to safety/quality standards.
• Provide engineering support to operations.
• Lead capital projects and coordinate scopes with clients.
• Develop specs, drawings, and software as required.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA and Abbott policies.
• Train plant personnel and validate processes.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

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.

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,theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program,andFreeUeducation 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.