Quality Engineer at Abbott

Liberty, South Carolina, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
  • 2 years’ Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies
  • Working Knowledge of applicable regulations, compliance requirements, quality systems, and engineering / quality principles as relates to applicable manufacturing environment, preferably consumable goods

Responsibilities

  • Implements Process Monitoring Systems by identifying critical process steps which could culminate in possible sources of manufacturing defects and devising methods to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects
  • Reduces and controls manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by assisting efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions
  • Implements product quality plans, documents and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications, quality plans, risk analyses, FMEAs in conjunction with other product development team members
  • Interfaces with Safety Regulatory Agencies as required ensuring compliant product is released
  • Provides quality engineering support to the site to ensure manufacturing/quality requirements are met
  • Understands and elevate issues related quality validations
  • Contribute to the development of appropriate reliability program for the division/site
  • Lead/Assist in writing, executing, and analyzing various types of protocols (i.e. engineering studies, verification protocols, validation, etc.)
  • Provides assistance or lead projects as assigned
  • Helps assure that Division projects meet scheduled dates and are compliant with the regulations
  • May be involved in all levels of projects from simple design changes to total design changes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Process ValidationEquipment QualificationQuality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesInstallation QualificationQuality Issue Resolution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this Quality Engineer role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite role based out of the Liberty, SC location.

What are the main responsibilities of the Quality Engineer?

The role involves implementing process monitoring systems to reduce defects, controlling manufacturing process defects through root cause analysis and corrective actions, creating quality plans and specifications like FMEAs, interfacing with regulatory agencies, and providing quality support to the site.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Quality Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have experience in quality engineering for manufacturing, particularly in process monitoring, defect reduction, root cause analysis, creating FMEAs and quality plans, and interfacing with regulatory agencies, ideally in medical devices or cardiac technologies.

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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