Quality Engineer II

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
·  Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
·  An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Roseville, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the Quality Engineer II, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within manufacturing and distribution.

Role responsibilities include:

·  Assist in the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
·  Assist in the development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues
·  Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
·  Appropriately develop and document Quality plans and reports
·  Assist is the implementation of various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
·  Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of product and process nonconformances
·  Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)
·  Assist in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis
·  Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
·  Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
·  Coach, and mentor non-exempt personnel

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor level degree in Engineering or Technical Field
·  2 - 5 years of applicable experience
·  Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills
·  Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Preferred   Qualifications

·  Advanced Degree
·  Medical Device experience
·  Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
·  Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies
·  Project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner
·  Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
·  ASQ CQE or other certifications preferred
·  SAP system experience
·  Distribution experience

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is
$57,300.00 – $114,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Roseville Distribution Center : 2305 Walnut St

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf