Quality Engineer I - Operations

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

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Witney seeks a Quality Engineer I for its Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The role involves supporting new product introductions and daily quality operations. Key responsibilities include providing quality support on the shop floor, investigating quality issues, and conducting training. Candidates should have a degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field and experience in regulated environments. Competitive salary and benefits, along with a strong culture of quality and team collaboration are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare and life assurance

Access to wellness initiatives and activities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactive 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.

The 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