Altavista, Virginia, United States
Onsite
Maintenance Engineering Manager
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. 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.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
As Manager of Maintenance Engineering, you’ll lead one of the site’s most critical functions by setting the standard for reliability, safety, and technical leadership in a complex, high‑output manufacturing
environment.
What You’ll Work On
Lead the maintenance engineering function, setting strategy and standards for asset reliability, preventive maintenance, and technical problem-solving across the plant
Own the site maintenance budget, including labor, MRO spend, and capital-related maintenance initiatives; drive cost discipline without compromising equipment reliability
Develop and execute reliability improvement plans using RM, RCM, FMEA, and root cause analysis to reduce unplanned downtime and chronic equipment losses
Partner with Operations to align maintenance strategies with production schedules and business priorities, ensuring consistent delivery against safety, quality, and service goals
Provide functional leadership to maintenance engineers, planners, and technical specialists; build bench strength through coaching, capability development, and succession planning
Lead the technical evaluation, installation, and sustainment of new equipment and capital projects to ensure long-term maintainability and reliability
Ensure maintenance activities meet Abbott, regulatory, and food safety requirements (OSHA, FDA, GMP), with a strong focus on safe work practices and risk mitigation
Champion continuous improvement through standard work, CMMS optimization, predictive maintenance technologies, and data-driven decision-making
Serve as a key site leader during breakdowns and critical outages, driving structured response, rapid recovery, and sustainable corrective actions
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline OR currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program with demonstrated and continuing progress toward degree completion.
Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or related experience within a manufacturing or quality environment
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, with prior leadership or functional ownership responsibilities
***Candidates pursuing a degree must provide documentation of enrollment and an educational plan outlining anticipated completion within an agreed-upon timeframe
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 – $198,700.00In 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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