Quality Engineer I

Abbott; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Quality Engineer I in Atlanta, GA to support manufacturing operations and ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain to investigate issues, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

The QE I will review documentation, participate in root cause investigations, assist with CAPAs, and help prepare for audits while adhering to Quality System and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Strong problem solving and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and production activities.
• Review manufacturing documentation and records for compliance with procedures, specs, and quality requirements.
• Support identification, documentation, investigation, and resolution of manufacturing quality issues.
• Initiate and support Nonconforming Material Reports and related activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support CAPAs.
• Support manufacturing process changes, validations, qualifications, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with audits and inspection readiness as needed.
• Ensure activities follow Quality System requirements and regulatory standards.
• Perform other Quality Engineering responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

0-2 years experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer I

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer I (QE I) supports manufacturing operations by helping ensure products and processes consistently meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional partners to support day-to-day production, investigate quality issues, maintain compliance with the Quality System, and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Quality Engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and production activities.
• Review manufacturing documentation and records to ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support the identification, documentation, investigation, and resolution of manufacturing quality issues.
• Initiate and support Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and other quality records, including investigation and disposition activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support manufacturing process changes, validations, qualifications, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support audit and inspection readiness and assist with internal and external audit activities as needed.
• Ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable procedures, Quality System requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other Quality Engineering responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or another related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or another related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions using available data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Experience or coursework related to Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.