Quality Engineer - Virginia Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

HIP PPO medical coverage

Robust retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA is seeking a Quality professional to join the Nutrition Manufacturing team. You will identify and control manufacturing process defects, develop product quality plans, and implement corrective actions to ensure product integrity.

This role emphasizes data analysis, risk assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to sustain product quality and compliance with FDA and OSHA standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum two years related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area.
• Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures.
• General understanding of business unit/group function.

Aufgaben

• Identify and control Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by participating in efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• May be responsible for querying & bounding data to support implementation of complex & documenting release criteria.
• Develop product quality plans, documents and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications and quality plans in conjunction with other product development team members.
• May be responsible for creating risk analyses and FMEAs.
• Develop Process Monitoring Systems by identifying critical process steps applying methods to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects.
• Lead process improvement efforts by identifying methods to capture quality metric data and by performing appropriate analysis methods to enhance sustaining product design and new product development.
• Assist in creation of Quality Tools & Training Materials by understanding the limitations of existing quality tools and training materials, and by helping to identify more effective tools & materials.
• Cultivate a wide range of internal networks and begin to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
• May lead a project team of moderate scope.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Act as a mentor to lower level individual contributors.
• Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
• Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.
• Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Technical knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

This job is available in 11 locations Category Quality

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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 Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

Identify and control Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by participating in efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.

May be responsible for querying & bounding data to support implementation of complex & documenting release criteria.

Develop product quality plans, documents and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications and quality plans in conjunction with other product development team members.

May be responsible for creating risk analyses and FMEAs.

Develop Process Monitoring Systems by identifying critical process steps applying methods to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects.

Lead process improvement efforts by identifying methods to capture quality metric data and by performing appropriate analysis methods to enhance sustaining product design and new product development.

Assist in creation of Quality Tools & Training Materials by understanding the limitations of existing quality tools and training materials, and by helping to identify more effective tools & materials.

Cultivate a wide range of internal networks and begin to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks.

May lead a project team of moderate scope.

Provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Act as a mentor to lower level individual contributors.

Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.

Plan, organize, and prioritize own daily work routine to meet established schedule.

Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.

Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum two years related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area.

Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures.

General understanding of business unit/group function.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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.

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

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

Location United States - Ohio - Tipp City Category Quality

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

Job Id 31164109 Medical surveillance No Division ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Additional Location United States - North Carolina - Raleigh, United States - Virginia - Danville, United States - Virginia - Charlottesville, United States - North Carolina - Greensboro, United States - Virginia - Richmond, United States - Virginia - Roanoke, United States - Virginia - Lynchburg, United States - Virginia - Stuarts Draft, United States - Virginia - Forest, United States - Virginia - Gladys 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)

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strive to provide environments where all employees feel welcome and able to bring their full selves to work. To do this we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across Abbott.

SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR FUTURE

At Abbott, sustainability means managing our efforts so we can help the greatest number of people around the world live fuller lives through better health.

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About the salary and benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support our team through a range of health and wellness initiatives, including but not limited to,

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work arrangements

Human Resources is available for any general inquiries or for additional information: [e-mail]

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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We provide reasonable workplace accommodations. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-0340or email [e-mail] .

Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related, and gender-neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.