Technical and Process Engineering Manager

About the role

As the Technical and Process Engineering Manager, you will lead and support a team of Process, Packaging Engineers, and Process Technologists/Scientists, providing technical expertise to manufacturing operations and product commercialization activities. The role works closely with Operations, Operational Excellence, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve process and product issues and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Process Engineers and Process Technologists/Scientists in Nutritional Powder/Dairy Manufacturing Operations
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for process and product issues
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and reduce waste
• Support plant trials for new products, process improvements, and material changes
• Support process engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement activities
• Work with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches
• Contribute to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Lead, develop and manage an effective, engaged and motivated team
• Maintain a supportive, collaborative working environment in line with Abbott core values
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices

About you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, food science or similar
• Good understanding of Spray Drying, Blending and Canning Operations and technology aspects is essential for this role
• Master's degree in applicable field preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strategy and systems thinking
• Programme and project leadership
• Process excellence and quality focus
• Problem solving and analytical capability
• Ability to influence stakeholders

About us

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions
• 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