Manufacturing Engineer (Compliance)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate the efficient operations within the production area
• To optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met
• Ensures attainment of level of production and activities on an hour-to-hour, daily, monthly and yearly basis
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines, tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.
• Interfaces with Quality and Research & Development organizations to integrate new products and/or processes into the existing manufacturing area
• Ensure manufacturing production requirements are met in terms of utilities supplies and engineering support.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to manage and focus directly on GMP food safety engineering/food security and validation, in preparation for the commercial production of regulated products.
• Responsible to perform quality events investigation and developing CAPA actions. Ensuring the effectiveness of CAPA action.
• Interface with other departments and suppliers to address root causes.
• Support in the review new standard policies and perform gap analysis with existing policies. Recommend solutions to bridge the gaps.
• Support project execution of facilities and equipment and optimization of existing manufacturing processes to deliver products with the production requirements consistent with Gold Standard Policies.
• Responsible to motivate and train employees for manufacturing related activities.
• Lead incident reviews to investigate and correct microbiological non-conformities and provide recommendation regarding process design, product disposition and continuous improvement.
• Optimize the documentation for quality systems, cleaning and validation, SOPs, HACCP plans, and food safety policy and protocols.
• Ensures plant Food Safety documentation is maintained in an audit-ready state, meeting all statutory, regulatory requirements & customer expectations.
• Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at an effective operating cost.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures.
• Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
• Implement, document, and maintain controlled, repeatable production processes.
• Understands the business needs of the company and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related discipline is preferred.
• Possess 1-4 years of experience
• Experience and proficiency in investigation record writing will be highly advantageous
• Knowledge in SAP system/POMS/MES is preferred
• Knowledge in food microbiology and food safety is preferred
• Understanding of engineering principles, theories concepts, practices and techniques.
• Adaptable and efficient decision-making

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

Singapore > Singapore : SN01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment