Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in engineering or related role
2+ years’ project management experience
Good communication skills, both written and verbal required
Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures
Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Strong leadership skills required
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
Benefits
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan
Free coverage applies in the next calendar year
The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted
Responsibilities
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to implement and maintain 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 technical and process development support to the plant filling and packaging areas
Provide technical expertise to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, validation, 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
Independently manages both non-capital and capital projects from inception through implementation - detailed project schedule development, concept and scope development, cost estimation, capital funding requests, budget tracking, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production
Complete process-related engineering activities incorporating best available technologies while adhering to Abbott policies, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, Abbott Engineering Standards and Environmental, Health / Safety regulations
Create equipment/process specifications and drawings 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
Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement projects - areas of focus include process improvements, new manufacturing processes, and new technologies
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures
Job description
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

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:
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 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 nutrition manufacturing facilities 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 Work On

As the Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to implement and maintain 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 technical and process development support to the plant filling and packaging areas.
• Provide technical expertise to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, validation, 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
• Independently manages both non-capital and capital projects from inception through implementation - detailed project schedule development, concept and scope development, cost estimation, capital funding requests, budget tracking, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production
• Complete process-related engineering activities incorporating best available technologies while adhering to Abbott policies, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, Abbott Engineering Standards and Environmental, Health / Safety regulations
• Create equipment/process specifications and drawings 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
• Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement projects - areas of focus include process improvements, new manufacturing processes, and new technologies
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering or related role
• 2+ years’ project management experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Strong leadership skills required

Preferred Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Work experience in the food / medical industry under FDA regulation
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Practical experience in food or pharmaceutical processing and packaging

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.