Onsite QA Supervisor – Medical Devices

Abbott Laboratories; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor I for its Vascular division in Westford, MA. The role leads a team of about 10 inspectors and technicians, directing receiving, in-process and final inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and internal QMS/EMS standards.

The ideal candidate has an engineering-related associates degree, 5+ years of quality supervision in medical devices or pharma, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years quality supervisory experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry.
• Quality systems auditing experience desired.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for a team of quality inspectors and technicians.
• Assigns work, monitors performance, and supports employee development.
• Ensures staffing and inspection coverage meet production requirements.
• Assures timely inspections that support materials, product releases and in-process inspections.
• Maintains staff and equipment to assure appropriate technical capabilities.
• Monitors inspection procedures for effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Matrixed environment

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor I for its Vascular division in Westford, MA. The role leads a team of about 10 inspectors and technicians, directing receiving, in-process and final inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and internal QMS/EMS standards.

The ideal candidate has an engineering-related associates degree, 5+ years of quality supervision in medical devices or pharma, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.