Sr IQA Inspector

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will be based in Westfield, IN. However, there will be an initial training period of up to 7 months in Menlo Park, CA. Applicant must be able to spend up to 7 months in Menlo Park before transferring to Westfield location.

Abbott Structural Heart Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.  We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Sr. IQA Inspector you will be responsible for the inspection of incoming components (i.e. plastics, metals, extrusions, and tubing), raw material, information for use (IFUs), package, and labeling. Review and perform first article inspections. Conduct functional testing as required by component drawings and/or test instructions. Assist engineering in the verification of prototype component inspection.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Work in compliance to AVI applicable procedures Policies and CFR’s Quality System Regulation.
• Responsible for the preparation of daily and monthly IQA reports
• Work with supplier quality engineering to develop inspection programs utilizing optical inspection equipment for selected components. Perform and process first article inspections.
• Correlate supplier’s first article inspection report with AVI first article inspection results.
• Inspect incoming component.
• Train and assist other junior inspectors in the processing / inspection of components and IQA documentation.
• Maintain inspection documentation in accordance with SOPs, WIs and GMP (CFRs)
• Interface with Engineers on new product development, inspections and Non-conformance results.
• Proficient in the use of standard inspection gages and automated/manual optical measuring equipment.

EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience / Training Required

• Six plus years experience working in inspection, or related field.
• Basic math and communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

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