Quality Assurance Engineer
- Heerlen, NETHERLANDS 
- Accounting / Management control 
Job description
  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.
   What are you responsible for?    
 
Support quality process / system activities within the AVN QMS in compliance with the AV QMS, international standards and regulatory requirements.
 
Give advice and mentorship to the AVN organization on quality related subjects/processes.
 
Provide guidance to project teams and other subject areas to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations in alignment with our Quality Goals.
 
Lead process excellence activities to continuously improve the work as well as personal skills.
   Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities    
 
Overall coordination and follow-up on Exceptions (Non Conformance / Problem Solving)
 
Overall coordination for Change request, performing level assessment / review and approval
 
Provides timely reviews/approval of documentation assessment related to AVN processes and quality records
 
Act as Process Owner for related processes, supporting with guidance in order to keep in compliance with the quality requirements and regulations
 
Work in partnership with QA Team, Divisional/DC key stakeholders for the implementation of quality requirements within AVN.
 
Develop and provide training on applicable quality related subjects.
 
Play a key role in external and internal audits program at AVN (preparation, conduction and resolution)
 
Lead AVN Q improvement projects & support AVN projects (e.g. integrations), including analyze of the data to identify trends for improvement
 
Actively support the Quality team in monitoring and to maintain the basic business target and goals
 
Lead multi-functional communication and team work and promotes proactive quality in actions and behaviors
 
Ensure compliant documentation and accurate completion of quality records
   What kind of knowledge and experience do you bring with you?   
 
Minimal Bachelor Degree (HBO)
 
Good communication skills
 
Team Player
 
Proactive approach
 
The ability to perform "hands on" troubleshooting and problem solving.
   Our offer    
A working environment in which you work together with colleagues from different backgrounds. We encourage personal and career growth, while you strive for success and have fun with your team.
 
    In Addition, We Offer, Among Other Things    
 
Working at the #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands (for two consecutive years).
 
A varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment.
 
Excellent employment conditions that you can arrange yourself.
 
The option of coordinating your working hours and work location with your manager, in line with your position and personal situation.
 
An environment that contributes to your sustainable employability (including lifestyle coaching, yoga classes; chair massages, etc.);
 
An above-average pension scheme.
 
A budget that you can use to follow non-work-related training and courses that contribute to your personal development.
 
A sports allowance to work on your vitality and fitness.
 
Personal financial planning advice to map out your current financial situation.
 
A personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and career prospects.
 
You can participate in various networks within Abbott.
 
The ability to buy Abbott shares at a discount.
 
Various internal rewards and recognition programs
   About Abbott    
Abbott is a global health player, committed to more than just helping people live longer and better lives. Abbott employs approximately 113,000 employees in 160 countries worldwide on a diverse portfolio of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. In the Netherlands, 2000 colleagues at 9 locations are working on sustainable solutions for important health challenges.
 
    How do you apply?    
Do you enjoy working in an international organization that contributes to healthcare and do you recognize yourself in this profile, then we would like to receive your response. You can apply with your CV and motivation via our website. For more information, please contact the Abbott recruiter at recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com.
 
    What are the next steps after the application?   
The recruiter will contact you. If it appears that your profile fits the position, the job interviews will be scheduled. Part of our selection procedure is checking references and submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct. An assessment can be part of the application process.
 
     
 
    The base pay for this position is   
N/A 
 
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
 
     
   JOB FAMILY:    
 
Operations Quality 
 
     
   DIVISION:    
 
AVD Vascular 
 
        
   LOCATION:    
 
Netherlands > Heerlen : Argonstraat 1 
 
     
   ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:    
     
   WORK SHIFT:    
 
Standard 
 
     
   TRAVEL:    
 
No 
 
     
   MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:    
 
No 
 
     
   SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:    
 
Not Applicable