Senior Principal Process Engineer – Drive Manufacturing

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior process engineering leader to drive technical workstreams across pharmaceutical manufacturing programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement scalable solutions, optimize site-level processes, and ensure rigorous validation and documentation practices.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and clear communication with management to guide projects from inception to successful completion within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry formulation.
• Knowledge of Engineering standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with layers of management.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical workstreams and advises on complex technical decisions.
• Designs site-level processes by defining operating ranges and acceptance criteria.
• Leads process improvement and optimization, coordinating trials with production.
• Conducts process validation and troubleshooting, drafting corrective actions.
• Establishes technical standards for documentation and change execution.
• Guides engineers by running working sessions and tracking actions.
• Delivers high-quality outputs and communicates progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior process engineering leader to drive technical workstreams across pharmaceutical manufacturing programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement scalable solutions, optimize site-level processes, and ensure rigorous validation and documentation practices.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and clear communication with management to guide projects from inception to successful completion within a regulated environment.