Senior Project Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment - Columbus 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 plans
• 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 + 5 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Engineering management of plant capital projects and cost improvement efforts within manufacturing including project scope development, implementation schedules, budgets, contract management, execution of work and validation.
• Where applicable, engineering support of automated manufacturing equipment in the production area. Ensures that all equipment and installations comply with applicable GMP, regulatory, safety and environment requirements.
• Support of processing, packaging equipment, and palletizing equipment projects and projects up to $2 millon.
• Engineering leadership in working with the manufacturing areas to identify and manage the Capital 5-year LRP (long range plan). Manages all aspects of the project development process for long range business improvements to the production equipment and processes, including cost estimating and project scheduling.
• Engineering interface with Division Engineering in the support of major divisional project initiatives affecting the plant.
• Project Engineering - Manage all aspects of the capital planning process for assigned areas including development and management of cost improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, request for capital expenditures, management of the Capital Project LRP and project financial projections.\
• Communications – Provide timely, effective communication with plant management, department members, peers, and personnel in the production areas.  Ability to work in a changing environment that requires teamwork and collaboration.
• Environmental, Heath, & Safety – Be involved in and accountable for EH&S performance and compliance.  Assure all projects meet current EHS requirements.
• Cost Reduction / Productivity Improvements - Utilize cost improvement and BEx tools to evaluate manufacturing equipment and make on-going improvements in the production areas through the capital planning process.
• Manufacturing Operations – Specify, purchase, install, and improve automated process manufacturing equipment and systems. Key focus areas include facility, filling, sterilization, and packaging equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering or technical discipline
• 5+ years experience in Project Engineering
• Demonstrated experience running capital projects that are related to industrial equipment including scoping, engineering, procurement, and commissioning in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in equipment troubleshooting and hands on installation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Experience running capital projects in a food or pharma manufacturing environment, including IQ/OQ/PQ validation
• Experience managing 3rd party engineering firms including defining their scope, reviewing their work with project stakeholders, and bidding out the design to vendors
• Experience leading contractors through a project installation including demolition, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus

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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)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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

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