Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH
Quick Summary
Provide technical leadership within the Abbott manufacturing, supply chain, and packaging engineering organizations. Act as a recognized subject matter expert in packaging materials,
A Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized engineering / technical areas or equivalent. 3+ years’ experience in a Technical role in a Product Manufactu
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.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will also have access to:
What We Offer
~1 min readTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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 and Third Party Manufacturers (TPM) 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 secondary and flexible packaging concepts and technologies are valued (i.e. Materials, equipment, and Third Party Manufacturing TPM, etc)
Requirements
~1 min read- A Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized engineering / technical areas or equivalent.
- 3+ 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 organisation with proven influencing and negotiation ability
- Acknowledged technical leadership
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
- First seen
- May 21, 2026
- Last seen
- May 21, 2026
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- May 21, 2026
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