Abbott

healthcare

QualityEngineerI

$74–116k Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Quality Engineer I at Abbott. Skills: Quality Engineer, process control, CAPA, product development, manufacturing processes. Identify and implement effective process control systems. Lead in the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems”

What You'll Achieve.

assure new or modified products conform to requirements; establish compliance with the quality system; protecting patient/user safety; meeting business needs; support new product development projects; support sustainability of commercially released product; meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues

Eligibility Requirements

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time, Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Technical Field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, 0-2 years Engineering experience, Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment, Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner, organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Nice to Have

Prior medical device experience preferred, Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred, CAPA owner or a key cross-functional team member leading a CAPA project, Use of quality tools/methodologies, Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971, Risk management, post market surveillance, and manufacturing analysis

What You'll Do.

Identify and implement effective process control systems

Lead in the implementation of assurances

Assist in the development and execution of streamlined business systems

systematic problem-solving methodologies

Design and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvement

Appropriately document experiment plans and results

Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications

Lead and implement various product and process improvement methodologies

Lead the investigation

resolution and prevention of product and process non-conformances

Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines

Lead in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis

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

Work with microbiology to ensure appropriate environmental monitoring

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations

other regulatory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

maintaining a collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members; Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member); Work with design engineering; Work with microbiology; Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Communication Scope

verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Process & Methodology

Lead CAPA project

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