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 122,000 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:

• 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 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 Work On

The Manufacturing 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.

• Maintain and update reliability metrics, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• 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

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 applicable experience.
• 2+ years of engineering, manufacturing, project management, or related experience.
• AutoCAD experience
• Experience creating and evaluating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, and sanitary equipment designs.
• Experience managing projects from concept through implementation, including budget and schedule management.
• Experience designing and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process systems, and engineering principles.
• Ability to analyze equipment and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Understanding of automation technologies used to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Working knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, procedures, and technical problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound technical decisions within established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience within FDA-regulated industries such as food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, or medical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to infant formula and nutrition products.
• Experience implementing new manufacturing technologies and process improvements.
• Experience with equipment validation and change control processes.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with manufacturing automation systems and controls.
• Experience supporting powder packaging and powder handling equipment.
• Experience qualifying replacement parts and managing equipment obsolescence projects.

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.