Quality Engineer - Abbott Nutrition - Casa Grande, AZ

Thornton Tomasetti; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

HIP medical plan

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Global recognition

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer participates in equipment qualification, validation, and quality issue resolution to ensure manufacturing quality and compliance.

The role supports GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety plans while collaborating with multiple teams across the organization. Expect a dynamic environment in a leading nutrition manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on Quality.
• Technical knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review validation documents and records to assess quality impact.
• Develop and implement validation protocols and process improvements.
• Support change control and HACCP/food-safety activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

GMP

Food manufacturing

Statistical tools

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer is involved in all aspects of the manufacturing operation from assessing equipment needs, to documenting installation, qualification, and ongoing validation of equipment and processes. The Quality Engineer is also expected to assist in the identification and resolution of quality related issues and work with other areas to resolve issues.

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Review RCEs, Validation documents, Preventative Maintenance & Calibration records to identify impact to quality aspects, GMP and potential product hazards.
• Contribute to development of appropriate process designs and validation protocols; assist in the design and execution of validation protocols when required.
• Assist in the development and performance of process capability studies on manufacturing equipment.
• Work with equipment reliability teams on process improvements.
• Assist in development and implementation of quality and productivity improvement projects.
• Provide Quality Assurance input to the change control program and maintenance of the Validation Master Plan.
• Perform periodic reviews.
• Assist in exception report root cause analysis, exception report trending and problem identification and resolution on Quality Assurance and Validation projects.
• Perform HACCP GMP, IFA, cross connection / backflow, SQF validation / verification and other quality and compliance audits as required.
• Ensure updates are made to the HACCP and Food Safety Plans based on impact of changes in the plant from a Hazard Assessment & Risk based approach.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Manufacturing, Engineering or other related discipline
• Minimum of 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on Quality.
• Technical knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP and PCQI certifications a plus.
• Knowledge of Statistical processes and requirements 0-2+ years’ experience /knowledge of Food Manufacturing, HACCP, FSMA regulations, Low Acid Food regulations, Infant Formula regulations, Aseptic processing and other requirements such as Kosher and Halal preferred.
• 0-2+ years working with statistical tools and problem solving.
• Must have strong computer technical skills, data analysis.
• Must be able to work and influence cross functional teams, self-motivated, design to solve problems and drive programs/teams to completion.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

JOB FAMILY: Operations

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: United States > Casa Grande : Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.