Quality Engineer at Abbott

Temecula, California, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Works under general supervision and follows established procedures
  • Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgement, overall adequacy and accuracy
  • May provide limited work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled nonexempt levels of employees
  • May be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures
  • Identifies and controls manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by participating in teams focused on identifying the primary root cause and implementing corrective and preventative actions
  • May be responsible for querying and bounding data to support implementation of complex projects and documenting release criteria
  • Develops product quality plans, documents and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications and quality control plans in conjunction with other product quality team members
  • May be responsible for creating and maintaining risk analysis and FMEAs
  • Develops process monitoring systems by identifying critical process steps and applying methods to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate the causes of defects
  • May lead process improvement efforts by identifying methods to capture quality metric data and performing appropriate analysis methods to enhance sustaining product design and new product development
  • Assists in the creation of Quality Tools and Training Materials by understanding the limitations of existing quality tools and training materials and by helping to identify more effective tools and materials
  • May be responsible for developing, execution or modification of test methods or their validations to provide evidence of product conformity to established requirements
  • Provides process/quality engineering support to manufacturing and Quality Control Receiving Inspection to ensure delivery/production of highest quality products

Skills

Quality Engineering
Process Engineering
Manufacturing Support
Quality Control
Receiving Inspection
Vascular Devices

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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