Senior Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH

Nourish the world and grow your career with the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutritional products for people of all ages—from helping infants and children grow and thrive to supporting adults in maintaining strength and vitality. Millions of people worldwide rely on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.

What We Offer

At Abbott, a good job can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development opportunities, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Competitive compensation and incentive programs
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• The stability of a financially strong company with a long history of community involvement

Learn more about the benefits that add real value to your life and help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

What You'll Do

The Packaging Operations group is responsible for providing technical expertise in packaging and packaging performance for products manufactured within Abbott Nutrition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership across Abbott manufacturing, supply chain, and packaging engineering organizations
• Serving as a recognized subject matter expert in packaging materials, equipment, and best practices for establishing and maintaining supply with approved vendors
• Acting as the Technical Lead and/or Project Lead for significant technology transfer and process improvement initiatives
• Providing operational support to plant teams, third-party manufacturing partners, and vendor performance initiatives
• Leading investigations, conducting root cause analyses, and developing solutions to technical issues affecting vendor performance and manufacturing operations
• Evaluating new and existing vendor capabilities related to packaging manufacturing processes and identifying strategies to ensure supply chain continuity and success
• Ensuring adherence to technical best practices and regulatory compliance requirements
• Providing ongoing technical support to Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites, including metrics review, investigations, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities
• Implementing Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives as needed
• Maintaining knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to the design and control of packaging processes
• Supporting Global Abbott Nutrition Operations as required
• Applying expertise in rigid plastic packaging technologies, including blow molding, injection-blow molding, PET packaging, barrier materials, and multi-layer bottle structures

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or another related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant industry role
• Fluency in English with the ability to communicate effectively in technical environments
• Subject Matter Expert-level knowledge of packaging processes
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated success in technical leadership and project management
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Recognized technical leadership within a professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in packaging engineering with an emphasis on rigid plastics and bottle molding technologies
• Knowledge of blow molding, injection-blow molding, PET packaging, barrier materials, and multi-layer bottle structures
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and global supply chain initiatives