Senior Quality Engineer (2nd Shift)
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title
Sr. Quality Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and 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 of which you dream.
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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our St. Paul Minnesota location in the Vascular Division. This is a fully onsite role and will support second shift.
Our medical devices help more than 10000 people have healthier hearts improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders and liberate more than 500000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing quality engineering support and leadership within product manufacturing design transfer and process/system/services in the manufacturing of Class II & III medical addition they will provide daily quality engineering support to resolve production issues and maintaining process stability. Will support manufacturing line for any issues on manufacturing or production lines.
WHAT YOULL DO
Identify 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
Lead the investigation resolution and prevention of product and process nonconformances and CAPAs
Apply sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying prioritizing communicating and resolving quality issues
Assist in the development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve or prevent quality issues
Lead process control and monitoring of Critical To Quality (CTQ) parameters and specifications
Lead and implement various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines decisions and practices (e.g. represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)
Lead in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis in support of the Risk Management Files
Work with design engineering in the completion of product verification and validation
Work with microbiology to ensure appropriate environmental monitoring and that microbiology requirements are considered in product and process development activities
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
Required Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 6 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies
Detailed knowledge of FDA GMP ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
Preferred Experience:
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Strong 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
Advanced computer skills including statistical/data analysis and technical report writing skills
Certified Quality Engineer Accreditation
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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 committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$78000.00 $156000.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
AVD Vascular
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
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.
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About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more