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. **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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) **WHAT YOU’LL DO** + People Management + Lead a team of Equipment Engineers and provide support and guidance on process engineering duties + Work closely with the Manager of Equipment Engineering on project issues and resolution + Assist in the creation / updating of Development Plans for staff members + Complete performance reviews + Participate in talent management activities and TMR discussions + Participate in the strategic growth of the group and engage in hiring activities + Participate in the development of rules and tools related to process engineering + Organization Interface + Mentoring others and willing to share information and accept candid feedback and guidance. + Interfaces frequently with inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. + Prepares written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents with team members, designers, technicians, and other technical personnel, both internal and external to Abbott, using appropriate communication protocols; obtains approval to proceed with proposed action plans. + Establishes networks. Follows through on goals; contributes willingly and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, knowledge, and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business. + Builds relationships. Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments, e.g. offers assistance; interacts effectively with stakeholders at appropriate levels of the organization. + Resolves underlying problems. Identifies full range of customer/client needs and proposes solutions to address them; makes alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g., partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable. + 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 and to apply sound mechanical engineering principals in machine design, process flow design, equipment manufacturing, fabrication practices and equipment design. + Problem Solving/Innovation + Primary responsible for the design, install, commission, validation, and start-up as well as maintain and improving the performance/reliability of the areas of filling through warehousing. + Ensures compliance of process parameter and operational condition with USDA and FDA regulations. + Responsible for improvement initiatives that define equipment data, equipment capabilities, utilization, efficiencies and obsolescence as it relates to equipment engineering. + Works with team to develop validation execution strategies with a focus on defining intended use and measuring equipment capability against critical quality acceptance criteria. + Develop project justification and engineering proposals for capital expenditure requests. + Project Management: + This position primarily is involved in the analysis, design, and improvement of manufacturing process systems for the filling through warehousing areas 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. + Plans and coordinates activities related to equipment engineering improvements 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. + Travel 30-50% **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** Required: + A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence. Mechanical degree preferred. + 8+ years’ experience, applying engineering knowledge, mathematics and statistics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems is desired + 3-5 years’ experience in project leadership roles. + Demonstrated experience leading teams. + Ability to plan and facilitate meetings. + Expertise with engineering project management. + Has a technical background in health care, nutritional products, or similar industries (preferred). The base pay for this position is $111,300.00 – $222,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com