Senior Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH

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: 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 Sr. Packaging Engineer The Packaging Operations group is responsible for the provision of technical expertise in the areas of Packaging and Packaging Performance for products manufactured within Abbott Nutrition. What You''ll Do: Provide technical leadership within the Abbott manufacturing, supply chain, and packaging engineering organizations. Act as a recognized subject matter expert in packaging materials, associated equipment and best practices associated with building and maintaining supply at identified vendors. Act as the Technical Lead and/or project lead for significant projects in technology transfer and process improvement. Provide operational support for plant teams, third party manufacturing partners, and vendor performance initiatives. Lead investigations around root cause analysis and determine solutions to technical issues related to vendor performance and/or manufacturing success. Regularly review new and existing vendor capabilities associated with packaging manufacturing processes while working to identify strategies to ensure ongoing supply chain success. Ensure maintenance of technical best practice and regulatory compliance. Provide ongoing technical support to Abbott Nutrition Plants to ensure compliance and security of supply metrics review, investigation, root cause analysis, and process improvement. Implement / operational excellence (OPEX) initiatives as necessary. Knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to design and control of Packaging processes. Candidate will be required to provide support to Global Abbott Nutrition Operations. Particular knowledge in the areas of Tetra and flexible packaging concepts and technologies are valued (i.e. Materials, equipment, and Third Party Manufacturing TPM, etc) The candidate will report into the Packaging Operations Team via the North American packaging engineering structure through Abbott Nutritions engineering team. The candidate will act as a subject matter expert in rigid plastic bottle packaging processing technologies and root cause analysis. The position will have contact with all levels in Abbott Nutrition and directly with suppliers/vendors. Additionally, the person may have contact with professional bodies and international partners. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING: Bachelors degree in one of the recognized engineering / technical areas or equivalent. 5+ years experience in a Technical role in a Product Manufacturing or Packaging environment. Subject Matter Expert level knowledge of relevant Packaging Processes Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis Proven record of achievement in technical and project leadership. Ability to interact at all levels of the organization with proven influencing and negotiation ability Acknowledged technical leadership Preference to candidates with prior experience in a packaging engineering discipline with focus on TPM, flexible, and Tetra technologies. Fluency in English at a technical level is essential. 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 : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter