Quality Engineer II

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 NorthPoint Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart Division 

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist 

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. 

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. 

What You’ll Work On 

• 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 in the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements 

• Assist in the 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 

• Design and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvement 

• Appropriately document experiment plans and results, including protocol writing and reports 

• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications 

• Lead and implement various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing) 

• 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) 

• Lead in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis 

• Work with design engineering in the completion of product verification and validation 

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. 

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. 

Qualifications 

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field. 

Engineering & Quality Expertise: 2–5 years of engineering experience with demonstrated use of quality tools/methodologies; strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. Medical device experience preferred; Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ASQ CQE certification a plus. 

Project Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to support cross-functional, multi-department project teams, resolve quality issues effectively, and operate within a highly matrixed, geographically diverse organization. 

Analytical & Technical Skills: Advanced computer skills including statistical/data analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. 

Communication & Execution: Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels; highly organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Apply Now 

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