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 114,000 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 Sturgis, MI 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. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

The Manufacturing 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 powder packaging equipment and powder handling support to all aspects of the operation.

Major Responsibilities:

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

Plans 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

Directs the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources

Interfaces with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D and Corporate and Division Engineering

Performs tasks such as writing RCEs, VCRs, Scope Documents, etc.

Manages capital projects

Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Operations Technical Support:

Provide technical support to the Sturgis plant, division engineering and the Quality Assurance function in the areas of powder packaging equipment, powder handling, new product introductions, new equipment start-up, manufacturing equipment 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

Design Engineering:

Complete design of process systems, 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, drawings, and procedures, as required, and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate

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

Cost Reduction/Productivity Improvement:

Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement projects within Abbott Nutrition

Areas of focus include process improvements, new manufacturing processes and new technologies

EHS:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education:

B.S. in Engineering or applicable experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Background:

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutrition

3+ years’ experience in engineering/project management or advanced education to achieve level of skill

Skills/Specialized Knowledge:

Experience in development and evaluation of Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and sanitary equipment design

AutoCad experience is required

Work experience in the food/medical industry under FDA regulation preferred 

Good communication skills, both written and verbal is required

Ability to design and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

Managing projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and implementation

Experience with automation technologies to improve production efficiency

Experience in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in automated systems is preferred.

Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data involves a review of identifiable factors

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 internals in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment

Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences

Accountability/Scope/Budget:

Interfaces with production team members, department managers and Division Engineering/QA functions 

May represent department/plant on projects or segments of projects

Receives general supervision and exercises some discretion as to work details

Reviews and approves related inputs such as drawings and specifications prepared by technical support personnel

May determine technical objectives of assignments; exercises latitude in approach to problem solving

Leads small project teams; supports larger programs to successful completion

Responsible for completing project tasks within time and budget constraints

Prepares design specifications and recommendations for presentation and approval 

Work is reviewed for overall accuracy, completeness and soundness of technical judgment

Identifies and quantifies technical risks and their consequences relative to the success of a project and recommends appropriate action (e.g. reports calculations and recommendations in terms concrete enough for management to make an informed decision)

Coordinates efforts with technical and support staff

Guides the efforts of technicians and outside personnel

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 job is performed in a regulated quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations

This position is accountable for regulatory compliance of the Maintenance operation including equipment change control

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.