Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Quality Engineer

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®,

PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our plant location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Quality Engineer. This site is Abbott’s oldest nutrition manufacturing plant in the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 400 that works together to help nourish the world.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What you'll do as a Quality Engineer:

Developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support.

• 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 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

Education and Experience, you'll bring:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree: Engineering or Technical Field an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies.

• Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner

• 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 work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Preferred:

Work with microbiology to ensure appropriate environmental monitoring and that microbiology requirements are considered in product and process development activities

ASQ CQE or other certifications preferred

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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