Sr. Process Engineer

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

Our 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® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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 and incentives
• 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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Project Management:

• This position primarily is involved in the analysis, design, and improvement of manufacturing process systems for the bulk powder processing, spray drying, liquid processing, CIP, dry blending, and powder handling processes within the North American region of Abbott Nutrition
• This position requires a self-starter with strong project engineering skills and experience on capital projects in excess of 5 million. 
• This position may be involved in the analysis, design, and improvement of manufacturing process systems for the bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, retort processing operations, and aseptic filling within the North American region of Abbott Nutrition (AN).
• Plans and coordinates activities related to process equipment engineering improvements for liquid processing, heat treatment, and aseptic process activities within AN supply chain. Establishes workable and trackable schedules. Works with staff, outside firms and/or consultants to agree on plans and timetables for a specific project. Identifies pinch points or conflicts. Sets performance metrics.
• Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects, and meets deadlines.
• Works manufacturing, PM’s, and senior leadership on project controls and reporting for cost, scope and schedule.
• Assist in the development of execution strategy, including procurement. Balances multiple demands within assignment, e.g., executes contingency plans to recover from schedule slippage and financial overruns.
• Assist in the formation of economic analysis and feasibility studies. Responsible for achieving financial targets in support of business objectives.
• Strong project engineering skills and technical background is desired and will help candidate integrate into large capital projects.    

Technical/Design

• Gathers manufacturing performance data and performs analysis. Reports findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans to drive cost containment and cost reduction efforts. Executes the recommendations.
• Benchmarks internally and externally. Uses internal and external benchmarking as a tool to drive improvement in areas (KPIs, OEEs, Capacity, etc)
• Provides technical assistance to operations and leadership on high priority issues.  Technical assistance will increase as skills are developed.   
• Possesses theoretical knowledge, educational background with specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission and validation of fully automated high speed liquid and powder food manufacturing equipment and manufacturing lines.  
• Possesses theoretical knowledge, educational background