Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Validation

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a Quality Engineer based in Pokeno, Waikato. The role covers equipment qualification, process validation, and resolving quality issues across manufacturing operations.

You will implement quality plans, monitor critical steps, and support regulatory compliance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years in quality/engineering roles, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar position or in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and engineering/quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Interface with regulatory agencies as required to ensure compliant product release.
• Provide quality engineering support to meet manufacturing/quality requirements.
• Develop and implement quality plans, specifications and risk analyses (FMEAs).
• Lead or assist in protocols, engineering studies, verification and validation activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Science/Technical or related field

Job description

Abbott seeks a Quality Engineer based in Pokeno, Waikato. The role covers equipment qualification, process validation, and resolving quality issues across manufacturing operations.

You will implement quality plans, monitor critical steps, and support regulatory compliance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years in quality/engineering roles, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.