QA Supervisor I – Medical Devices (Onsite Leadership)

Abbott; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Westford, MA seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor I to lead a team of about 10 inspectors and technicians across receiving, in-process, and final inspections in a fully onsite setting.

You will ensure compliance with FDA regulations and QMS/EMS, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to maintain quality standards. A Bachelor's degree is preferred with 5+ years of supervisory experience in medical devices/pharma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years quality supervisory experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with quality systems auditing and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, geographically diverse 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.
• Assure timely inspections that support materials, product releases and in-process inspections.
• Maintain staff and equipment to assure appropriate technical capabilities.
• Monitor inspection procedures for effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance to appropriate regulatory standards.
• Effectively communicate with and provide support to other departments as necessary.
• Maintain a department culture of continuous improvement.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Abbott in Westford, MA seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor I to lead a team of about 10 inspectors and technicians across receiving, in-process, and final inspections in a fully onsite setting.

You will ensure compliance with FDA regulations and QMS/EMS, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to maintain quality standards. A Bachelor's degree is preferred with 5+ years of supervisory experience in medical devices/pharma.