Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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, Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 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 bachelors 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Senior 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 bulk liquid processing, spray drying, dry blending, powder handling, and Clean-in-place (CIP) support to all aspects of the operation.

• 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 liquid processing systems, spray drying, powder handling, and CIP to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, 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

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
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or any engineering or technical field
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing process engineering with project management experience*
• AutoCAD experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures
• Data Historian Usage OSI soft
• Experience in development and evaluation of Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and sanitary process design.

*Open to considering 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing process engineering and project management for a non-senior-level Manufacturing Process Engineer position

Preferred

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Clean-in-place (CIP) experience
• Work experience in the food/medical industry under FDA regulation
• Six Sigma certified
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 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.