Quality Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Roseville, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer in the Electrophysiology division. The role develops and maintains quality engineering methodologies and provides QA support across NPD, manufacturing, or systems/services, with a rotational first year focused on risk management and patient safety, then operations quality.

You will lead process controls, risk assessments (FMEA), CAPA, investigations, and data-driven problem solving, collaborating across functions to ensure product quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field.
• 2+ years of Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of quality tools/methodologies.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Perform Risk Assessments, as required, across functions, including FMEA, change management, and issue investigation / resolution
• Lead in the review and/or implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Assist in the review, development, and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Appropriately document experiment plans and results, including protocol writing and reports
• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications
• Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of product and process non-conformances
• Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)

Skills

Engineering experience

Quality tools

Communication skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support. The position will be rotational, with the first year starting in risk management and patient safety and then moving into operations quality.

What You’ll Work On

• Identify, review, and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Perform Risk Assessments, as required, across functions, including FMEA, change management, and issue investigation / resolution
• Lead in the review and/or implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Assist in the review, development, and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Appropriately document experiment plans and results, including protocol writing and reports
• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications
• Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of product and process non-conformances
• Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field.
• 2+ years of Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of quality tools/methodologies.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model referred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Benefits

• 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.

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family & Details

• JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality
• DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology
• LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Roseville Distribution Center : 2305 Walnut St
• ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable
• 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

About Abbott

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 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.