Process Engineer

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  Travel flexibility to support Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) locations and Capital Project planning and execution.
·  Working with manufacturing sites and developing the cost estimates for equipment installations for capital and expense related to the corporate financial manual guidelines.
·  Process engineering support will include site technical assessments, technical transfer of product formulas and maintenance of the formulas to Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) locations globally. Additionally, support of current product manufacturing process improvements both in-house and externally will be required. 
·  Experience working with outside engineering and validation firms and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to obtain quotes and cost estimates 
·  Prepare user requirements, validation master plans, FMEAs and flow diagrams
·  Build and maintain schedules
·  Communicate & present information in a clear concise manager to Sr. Supply Chain Leadership
·  Small scale product development trials of product formulations or ingredient characterization and report/document on the results
·  Support site trials including scheduling, communication, trouble shooting, and documentation
·  Design of Experiment (DOE) knowledge
·  Responsible for TPM process innovation deliverables into project design and new product development reviews
·  Provide technical support for complex product/process problem troubleshooting efforts within ANSC & TPM operations.
·  Support multiple, concurrent projects and programs by meeting assigned deadlines.
·  Interface frequently within the organization and with some external technical experts to establish networks.
·  May supervise and/or mentor professional development program (PDP) employees or college interns.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

·  Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience. 
·  B.S. in engineering required
·  Required ability to travel up to 50%. 
·  Experience/knowledge of cGMPs, nutritional/food manufacturing, equipment installations is preferred
·  Translatable experience: Injectable Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Manufacturing
·  Disciplined and adaptable to work on a variety of projects from engineering design to technical transfer.
·  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on cross functional teams is critical. 
·  Ability to travel is required both US and Internationally. 
·  Ability to effectively analyze and summarize process and product information (using statistical methods) to determine solutions to production and quality issues. 
·  Knowledge of functional ingredient manufacturing (e.g. proteins, emulsifiers), chemistry and food science is advantageous. 
·  Applicable computer skills include MS Office applications, SAP, AutoCAD. OSI PI Processbook, Qualtrend, LIMS, QDMS, ANSYS, Minitab or equivalent.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

·  A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
·  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
·  Paid time off
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

     
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