Sr. Injection Molding 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott 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 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: 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, incentives and retirement plan. Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 Vacation 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 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. Injection Molding Engineer This position is responsible for packaging development, testing and qualification of new packaging materials & products of global brands for Abbott Nutrition. Programs will encompass development & commercialization of Packaging for nutritional products. Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful. WHAT YOULL DO Technical Leadership & Design Development Serve as a developing injection molding subject matter expert providing guidance and leading concept design and development from initial concept through launch, including DFM reviews, process feasibility studies, 3D/2D design evaluations, and competitive benchmarking Develop and prototype new packaging concepts for application in Nutrition products, leveraging prototyping tools to accelerate decision-making and design refinements Project Management & Scale up Manage injection molding projects through all phases (concept to launch) with timely execution and specification compliance Lead pilot runs and scale up including design & development of production tools, automation and manufacturing cells including engineering studies, mold qualification studies, and testing leading to commercialization. Supplier Management & Collaboration Manage injection molding suppliers, mold makers, and contract manufacturers with technical rigor to optimize time-to-market and cost. Recommend mold tooling improvements, capital equipment, and guide suppliers to meet project scope, deliverables, and KPIs Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Packaging equipment teams, Marketing and external engineering resources EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING Required: Bachelors degree in engineering required with preference for Plastics Engineering. Minimum 6+ years experience in Injection molding industry. Experience in plastics materials, concept development, prototyping, development, and scale-up through launch with focus on injection molding and high-volume manufacturing. The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 $150,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANRD Nutrition Research & Development LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) 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