Quality Engineer I at Abbott in Westfield, MA

Quality Engineer I Location: United States - Indiana - Westfield 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Quality Engineer I Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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. Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our 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 through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. As the Quality Engineer I, you’ll have the chance to provide process/quality engineering support to manufacturing, helping to ensure delivery of highest quality product to the customer. Also provide process/quality engineering support to product development teams, helping to ensure development of highest quality new products. What You’ll Work On Identifies and controls manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by participating in efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions. May be responsible for querying & bounding data to support implementation of complex & documenting release criteria. Develops product quality plans, documents, and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications and quality plans in conjunction with other product development team members. May be responsible for creating risk analyses and FMEAs. Develops Process Monitoring Systems by identifying critical process steps applying methods to reduce process variation to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects. Leads process improvement efforts by identifying methods to capture quality metric data and by performing appropriate analysis methods to enhance sustaining product design and new product development. Assists in creation of Quality Tools & Training Materials by understanding the limitations of existing quality tools and training materials, and by helping to identify more effective tools & materials. Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. 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 judgement within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Second Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30 - 11:30 PM Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline 2-5 years of related experience in Quality Preferred Qualifications Medical Device experience Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: 2Nd Shift Clip Line (United States Of America) TRAVEL: No 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf