Quality Engineer I - Operations

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health technology company in Witney seeks a Quality Engineer I to ensure high-quality, compliant product delivery in a dynamic environment. This role involves providing shopfloor quality support, investigating quality issues, and conducting inspections to uphold compliance with the Quality Management System. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in a regulated setting. The position follows a unique shift pattern, offering a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare and life assurance

Employee engagement activities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment like medical devices or healthcare manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A proactive, decisive, and solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide shopfloor quality support for production/validation activities.
• Investigate and document quality issues.
• Deliver quality training across the site.
• Monitor compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Conduct inspections and support corrective actions.
• Make quality decisions during manufacturing.
• Champions initiatives to improve quality systems.
• Promote a 'right first time' approach to quality documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Solutions-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline

Job description

Join Abbott as a Quality Engineer I – Operations (ADC Witney)

Work Pattern: 7am–7pm, 4 days on / 4 days off

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years, we’ve been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows individuals and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create innovative solutions across the spectrum of health, advancing technologies that help people live their best lives.

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer I– Operations to join our Quality Assurance & Compliance (QAC) team at our Witney site. This role supports the delivery of new product introductions and day-to-day quality operations in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Technical Services, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure the manufacture and delivery of high-quality, compliant products — on time and cost-effectively.

This position follows a shift pattern (7am–7pm), working 4 days on and 4 days off, offering a unique work-life balance within a dynamic and innovative setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide shopfloor quality support for production/validation activities
• Investigate, document, and remediate quality issues; elevate as required
• Deliver quality training and toolbox talks across the site
• Monitor and support compliance with the Quality Management System
• Conduct inspections and support corrective actions
• Make quality decisions during manufacturing, testing, and packaging
• Champion initiatives to improve quality systems and product quality
• Promote a “right first time” approach to quality documentation

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceutical, or healthcare manufacturing)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proactive, decisive, and solutions‑oriented approach

What We Offer

At Abbott, we believe in helping you bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life. In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A class‑leading defined contribution pension scheme
• Share ownership opportunities
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development
• Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities
• At our Witney site: onsite allotments, beekeeping, yoga, and more

The base pay for this position is N/A

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

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable