Inspector I

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 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. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology Division.  

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. 

The inspector provides an independent, unbiased evaluation of materials or the work of others. The results of the Inspector's evaluation is documented and communicated to organizational stakeholders with an interest in the evaluation's outcome - typically, this is supplier development and/ or manufacturing. The Inspector's approval certifies the work or material meets Abbott's quality system requirements. 

What You’ll Work On 

• Audits materials or the work of others through the examination, inspection, measurement, or test of raw materials, components, sub assemblies, final assemblies and documentation. 

• Documents the non-conformance or suspected non-conformance to standards (i.e. manufacturing documentation, material/ component specifications, operating procedures, and domestic/ international standards) through the identification of unsuccessful audits, the completion of required paperwork, system transactions, and affixing his or her mark (i.e. stamp, sign-off or signature). 

• Handle discrepant materials per the documented disposition and document activities in the appropriate systems or paperwork. 

• Communicates the status of audit metrics and other assignments, responsibilities, and duties verbally and through the completion and publishing of periodic reports. 

• Performs simple statistical analysis through the collection and input of data into software applications or manual calculations. 

• Issues, stores, count and maintains inventory into the different storage areas. 

• Handles, disposes, transfer and document appropriately hazardous waste. 

• Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. 

• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents. 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma/ GED   

• Equivalent Combination of Education and Work Experience 

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills 

Apply Now 

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, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.