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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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 Pleasanton CA location in the Heart Failure division.
What Youll Work On
Contributes to the development maintenance and improvement of division supplier development quality program policiesprocedures and forms.
May provide coaching and mentoring for technical team personnel.
Provides guidance and training to Purchasing R&D Manufacturing and Quality engineers in applying program requirements.
Reviews and approves all supplied product drawings and component quality plans.
Manages development of supplied product inspection procedures and first article requirements.
Provides engineering guidance to division Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis measurement techniquesGage R&R studies and inspection procedures.
Assesses supplier capabilities through direct visits technical discussions directed testing and quality system audits.
Proactively communicates quality issues to suppliers as needed through supplier quality system audits supplier correctiveaction requests and technical discussions.
Participates and provides engineering ownership for all supplied product Non-Conforming Material Reviews.
Contributes and participates in supplier performance reviews.
Evaluates and develops Supplied Data Agreement partnerships with suppliers.
Applies sound engineering analysis and judgment to reduce the need for inspection in accordance to program policies.
Works with Manufacturing engineering to assess and address purchased product issues.
Apply sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying prioritizing communicating and resolving qualityissues
Design and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvement
Participate in or lead teams in supporting Supplier Development Quality program requirements (e.g. represent theSupplier Development Quality function as a Core Team Member)
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policiesoperating procedures processes and task assignments.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications andcollaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Technical Field or Equivalent combination of education and work experience
2 years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
2-5 years Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies
Detailed knowledge of FDA GMP ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
Project management and leadership skills including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner
Medical device experience
Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
ASQ CQE or other certifications
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The base pay for this position is
$79500.00 $138700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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