Quality Engineer Reliability

Job description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

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Summary:

The Quality Reliability Engineer II, works closely with development/manufacturing/quality engineering to establish and ensure compliance and quality reliability. Ensure quality of products conform to established standards and agency regulations.

Responsibilities:

Perform reliability engineering and statistical analysis.

• Proactive in finding quality improvements related to Reliability Engineering

• Works cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing and Regulatory to establish measurable, valid product requirements.

• Work collaboratively with product development and design assurance.

• Aides in definition of test equipment as required to accomplish quality responsibilities.

• 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.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Equipment: List the type of equipment the incumbent will utilize in this position.

Works with standard office equipment such as telephone, cellular phone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.

Working Conditions: Describe the work environment characteristics representative of those encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment varies from well lighted office/cubicle, low to moderate noise level, to a variety of conditions caused by travel requirements such as customer offices, research labs, hospitals, hotels, use of automobiles, commercial travel, weather, etc.

Physical Demands: Describe the physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. This job description supersedes any previous job descriptions with the same or similar title. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, citizenship, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, status with respect to public assistance, or disability status.

Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking. Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment. Performs tasks that regularly require good correctable vision and hand/eye coordination. Activities also require significant use of voice and hearing for discussions with other employees.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required preferably in

• Minimum 2+ years of prior experience required; preferably in an electronic testing environment

• Medical device, regulatory environment or pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.

• Must have fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization.

• Credentials of a Certified Quality Engineer are a plus.

• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA regulations, and quality systems auditing is desired.

• Must possess good communication and analytical skills

• Ability to work under deadlines.

• Demonstrated strong project management skills, experience leading global projects preferred.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies.

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong 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.

• Demonstrates technical leadership within the department and outside the department.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention

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