Abbott

Specialist Quality Assurance

Abbott • $61K — $122K *
St. Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred
  • 2 years of related work experience
  • Supplier quality experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries
  • Knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO, MDD, &/or IVDD regulations
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support supplier selection and approval processes through quality system assessments
  • Maintain and update the Division Approved Supplier List
  • Conduct audits and assess potential new suppliers for quality capabilities
  • Communicate approval requirements and monitor supplier project timelines
  • Perform on-site quality assessments and ensure corrective actions are taken
  • Investigate nonconforming materials and work with suppliers on resolutions
  • Monitor supplier performance and report on quality trends

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for diverse career growth
  • Supportive work environment to promote personal and professional development
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY

We currently have an opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer for the Vascular division. This role is located at our New Brighton, MN location. This is a fully onsite role.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Individual will support Third Party Manufacturing, perform GMP inspections, 5S, and execute STOP process.
  • Support commercial launch at Third Party Manufacturer.
  • Work with Design and Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing and IQA when qualifying and monitoring supplier performance.
  • A thorough understanding of the ISO/QSRs and the ability to apply that knowledge with an understanding of business operations to achieve regulatory compliance is needed.
  • Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts through to a wide range of complex problems.
  • Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion.
  • Understands the business needs of the company and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
  • Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
  • Analyzes incoming material defects.
  • Reviews new design specifications and provides input from component quality and manufacturability perspective.
  • Investigates field failures related to supplier materials.
  • Develop corrective action plan where necessary. Dispositions and drives corrective action as necessary..
  • Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
  • Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
  • Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
  • Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.
  • Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Minimum Education

  • Bachelors Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience


Required Qualifications

  • 0-2 years related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area.
  • Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures.
  • General understanding of business unit/group function.
  • Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
  • Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.


The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 - $122,700.00
In 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, 5 % 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)

About Abbott

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Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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