Sr. Project Engineer- Columbus Plant

Job description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sr Project Engineer has the following responsibilities:

•Engineering management of plant capital projects and cost improvement efforts within manufacturing including project scope development, implementation schedules, budgets, contract management, execution of work and validation.

•Engineering support of automated manufacturing equipment in the production area. Ensures that all equipment and installations comply with applicable GMP, regulatory, safety and environment requirements.

•Engineering leadership in working with the manufacturing areas to identify and manage the Capital 5-year LRP (long range plan). Manages all aspects of the project development process for long range business improvements to the production equipment and processes, including cost estimating and project scheduling.

for major improvements and updates to the manufacturing areas through the use of innovative concepts and new technologies.

•Engineering interface with Division Engineering in the support of major divisional project initiatives affecting the plant. Represents the plant as part of the project team and coordinates / communicates all activities to the manufacturing areas.

•Engineering interface for BEx and cost reduction initiatives. Develops long range strategies

Project Engineering - Manage all aspects of the capital planning process for assigned areas including development and management of cost improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, request for capital expenditures, management of the Capital Project LRP and project financial projections.

Communications – Provide timely, effective communication with plant management, department members, peers, and personnel in the production areas. Ability to work in a changing environment that requires teamwork and collaboration.

Environmental, Heath, & Safety – Be involved in and accountable for EH&S performance and compliance. Assure all projects meet current EHS requirements.

Cost Reduction / Productivity Improvements - Utilize cost improvement and BEx tools to evaluate manufacturing equipment and make on-going improvements in the production areas through the capital planning process.

Manufacturing Operations – Specify, purchase, install, and improve automated process manufacturing equipment and systems. Key focus areas include facility, filling, sterilization, and packaging equipment.

Education

Bachelor degree required.

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