Manufacturing Process Engineer

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 + 5 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

• Works with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions to eliminate the return of those problems.

• Partners with other Engineers and the Manufacturing Team to improve overall equipment effectiveness and to continuously improve the aseptic equipment, blow mold and associated support systems to achieve optimal performance.

• Investigates, develops, and recommends improvements for design, procurement, and installation of new/modified equipment or systems for the optimal utilization and control of resources.

• Implement, document, and maintain controlled, repeatable production processes.

• As a technical specialist, is assigned problems which require unique design/research approaches to problems as well as is routinely called on to troubleshoot engineering problems critical to the plant operations.

• Assist in development/prepare qualification and validation protocols and participate in and/or lead qualification and validation activities.

• Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued/obsolete components, equipment, and software.

• Identify, investigate and resolve production yield issues or equipment reliability issues to prevent re-occurence

• Supports the re-validation of the Aseptic Filling process on a bi-annual basis.

• Responsible for the reliable operation and technical accuracy of manufacturing equipment/systems.

• Accountable for identifying and achieving manufacturing scrap targets, and supporting product cost reduction activities.

• Successful execution of the responsibilities associated with this position results in stable production operations, stable or improving yields and cost metrics, and conformance with site, corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and qualify solutions meeting patient and business needs, and FDA and ISO regulations.

• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS program.

• Planning and conducting small to medium sized projects within the manufacturing engineering function (detailed project planning/monitoring, project reviews, implementation, validation, vendor/contractor management, and release to production)

• Identifying and implementing cost reduction and productivity improvement projects

This position has a direct impact on productivity and performance throughout the plant. This includes product quality and the effective utilization of headcount / equipment. This position will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

• 5 years experience in a mid volume manufacturing environment developing and implementing manufacturing and/or qualification procedures

• Knowledge of process equipment such as pumps, valves and instrumentation

• Ability to interact well with diverse groups within the operation and maintain strong working relationships with internals in a collaborative, fast paced, goal driven environment

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years direct experience supporting either aseptic filling or blow molding systems preferred

• High computer competence including PLC, AUTOCAD and industrial inspection systems applications

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

$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 > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Wear ear plugs, Work in noisy environment

     

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

     

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