Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding (Richmond, IN)

Abbott • Richmond, IN

5d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Richmond, IN 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of injection molding experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Direct experience with mold design fundamentals and mold maintenance programs.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of presses, hot runner systems, auxiliaries, and automation.
• Demonstrated project management with on‑time execution of tooling or process changes.
• Lean Six Sigma tools (Green Belt preferred).
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP principles, and food-packaging manufacturing practices.
• Strong ability to coach and teach technicians on processes, safety, and GMP requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scientific molding.
• Familiarity with Moldflow/Sigmasoft and CAD review (SolidWorks).
• Experience in regulated environments relevant to food packaging (e.g., FDA 21 CFR for food-contact plastics).
• Knowledge of resin families used in food-contact applications.
• 3D Printing Knowledge
• Demonstrated Machining and Fabrication Capabilities

Responsibilities

• Ensure all molding operations, tooling, and material handling meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food‑contact packaging requirements.
• Maintain compliance with site hygiene rules, foreign‑material controls, resin traceability, allergen‑free production, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with Quality to support audits, corrective actions, and documentation aligned with FDA food‑contact or relevant regulatory standards.
• Own and optimize injection molding process windows to meet safety, quality, and OEE targets.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ validations, capability studies, and golden setup documentation.
• Apply SPC, DOE, and scientific molding principles to reduce scrap and drive consistent quality.
• Influence mold design with toolmakers (cooling layout, venting, gating, materials, coatings).
• Own the preventive and predictive mold maintenance program, including refurbishment standards and tooling lifecycle tracking.
• Troubleshoot mold issues (venting, wear, gate erosion, leaks, stack alignment) and coordinate timely repairs.
• Lead mold transfers, new tool qualifications, press installations, resin changes, and capacity expansions.
• Build and manage project timelines with clear deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate vendor activities including FAT/SAT, run-at-rate, and site acceptance criteria.
• Provide hands‑on support to technicians and setup personnel on machine setup, process troubleshooting, and standard work.
• Deliver training on GMP expectations, scientific molding practices, quality checks, and safety compliance.
• Drive floor-level engagement through gemba walks, daily tier meetings, and real-time issue escalation.
• Apply DMAIC, A3, SPC, DOE, 5 Why, Fishbone, and SMED to eliminate variation and improve flow.
• Lead kaizens to reduce changeovers, improve material handling, and optimize packaging-specific checks.
• Standardize best practices and sustain improvements through documentation and visual controls.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, LOTO, machine guarding, and resin handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate mold history logs, process sheets, control plans, PFMEAs, SOPs, and GMP records.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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