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.

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.

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:
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high 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 as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named 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 as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
 

Manager Maintenance Engineering

As Manager of Maintenance Engineering, you’ll lead one of the site’s most critical functions by setting the standard for reliability, safety, and technical leadership in a complex, high‑output manufacturing environment. In this role, you will:

Lead the maintenance engineering function, setting strategy and standards for asset reliability, preventive maintenance, and technical problem-solving across the plant

Own the site maintenance budget, including labor, MRO spend, and capital-related maintenance initiatives; drive cost discipline without compromising equipment reliability

Develop and execute reliability improvement plans using RM, RCM, FMEA, and root cause analysis to reduce unplanned downtime and chronic equipment losses

Partner with Operations to align maintenance strategies with production schedules and business priorities, ensuring consistent delivery against safety, quality, and service goals

Provide functional leadership to maintenance engineers, planners, and technical specialists; build bench strength through coaching, capability development, and succession planning

Lead the technical evaluation, installation, and sustainment of new equipment and capital projects to ensure long-term maintainability and reliability

Ensure maintenance activities meet Abbott, regulatory, and food safety requirements (OSHA, FDA, GMP), with a strong focus on safe work practices and risk mitigation

Champion continuous improvement through standard work, CMMS optimization, predictive maintenance technologies, and data-driven decision-making

Serve as a key site leader during breakdowns and critical outages, driving structured response, rapid recovery, and sustainable corrective actions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Six or more years of engineering, maintenance, or related experience within a manufacturing or quality environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, with prior leadership or functional ownership responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and mentor technical and engineering staff through influence and subject matter expertise

Proven capability to operate independently within a broad scope of responsibility while managing multiple priorities and aggressive timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely

Ability to build and sustain strong professional relationships across operations, engineering, quality, and site leadership

Skilled in evaluating complex systems and processes, applying risk‑based decision making, and implementing effective, sustainable solutions

Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive change both with and without direct authority

Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

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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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.