Abbott · 21 hours ago
Quality Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant
Sturgis, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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, coach, and mentor non-exempt and entry level exempt personnel
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 nonconformances
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
Work with microbiology to ensure appropriate environmental monitoring and that microbiology requirements are considered in product and process development activities
Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree plus 2-5 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Engineering experience OR Master's Degree plus 1-3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Engineering
Demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies. Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP
Strong project management and leadership skills
Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills. Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Preferred
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model
ASQ Certified Quality Engineering Certificate
Benefits
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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