QA Supervisor - Medical Devices (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Abbott in Westford, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor I for the Vascular division. The role leads inspectors and technicians through receiving, in-process and final inspections, ensuring adherence to QA strategies and regulatory requirements onsite.

Responsibilities include audits, cross-department collaboration, and maintaining equipment and staff capabilities while driving continuous improvement. Bachelor’s degree preferred; SAP/ASQ certification desired.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years quality supervisory experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry and quality systems auditing experience desired.
• Experience in a matrixed, geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications; ability to interact at multiple levels.

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.
• Monitors compliance to appropriate regulatory standards.
• Effectively communicates with and provides support to other departments as necessary.
• Maintains a department culture of continuous improvement.
• Supports QA Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality oversight

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Abbott in Westford, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor I for the Vascular division. The role leads inspectors and technicians through receiving, in-process and final inspections, ensuring adherence to QA strategies and regulatory requirements onsite.

Responsibilities include audits, cross-department collaboration, and maintaining equipment and staff capabilities while driving continuous improvement. Bachelor’s degree preferred; SAP/ASQ certification desired.