Manufacturing Process Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories • Sturgis, MI

1d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer works at Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan location in the Abbott Nutrition division. The role implements and maintains plant equipment, systems, and fixed assets to high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while controlling costs and complying with applicable regulatory requirements. It provides powder packaging equipment and powder handling support across the operation.

The position supports plant operations, division engineering, and Quality Assurance through technical assistance with powder packaging and handling equipment, new product introductions, equipment start-ups, manufacturing optimization, vendor qualifications, and process evaluations. It also designs process systems, creates and maintains engineering documentation, qualifies replacement parts, and leads cost-reduction and productivity-improvement projects.

The engineer manages capital projects, coordinates project scope, schedules, and resources, supports and trains plant personnel, and creates and executes validation activities. The role is accountable for compliance with FDA, OSHA, Abbott policies, GMP standards, engineering standards, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent applicable experience.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update reliability metrics, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop technical approaches to complex engineering problems and apply new technology where feasible.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering project work, including defining project scope with clients.
• Direct the efforts of technicians and outside resources and coordinate with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D, and Corporate and Division Engineering.
• Prepare project documentation such as RCEs, VCRs, and scope documents, and manage capital projects.
• Provide technical support for powder packaging and powder handling equipment, new product introductions, equipment start-ups, manufacturing optimization, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations.
• Implement new or existing manufacturing methods and monitor production to identify improvements and respond to manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical training to plant personnel, including engineers, operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Create and execute validation activities according to plant and division policy.
• Design process systems using appropriate technologies and comply with Abbott policies, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, engineering standards, and EHS regulations.
• Create or update equipment and process specifications, drawings, procedures, and other documentation.
• Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued or obsolete components and equipment.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and productivity-improvement projects, including process improvements, new manufacturing processes, and new technologies.
• Support Abbott’s EHS program and demonstrate accountability for EHS performance and compliance.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness and occupational health programs, with medical benefits starting on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program, 3 personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level