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 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: 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 Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience 3+ years' experience in engineering/project management OR advanced education to achieve the level of skill Good communication skills, both written and verbal Strong leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Work experience in the food/medical industry under FDA regulation Experience in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in automated systems 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.