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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Sr Quality Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program, and education 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. 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, and Glucerna ? to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott?s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you?re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
What You?ll Work On
Review RCE?s to assure adequate funding to address GMP and potential product hazards and to contribute to the development of appropriate process designs and validation protocols.
Assist in execution of validation protocols.
Support initial start-up production after engineering changes and/or after producing new products.
Perform product assurance reviews and identify key quality issues and assure their resolution.
Assure new installations comply with Abbott Nutrition standards and GMP.
Provide Quality.
Assurance input to the change control program and incorporate Division Quality Assurance standards into working manufacturing procedures.
Assist in problem identification and resolution on all Quality Assurance projects.
Audit calibration program compliance, investigate Cal-alerts, and review and approve changes on new instrument sheets or Cal-deviation requests.
Conduct process capability studies for process equipment.
Assure that quality cost information is utilized.
Support productivity improvement projects
You?ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in technical area, Engineering, or Food Science preferred.
Seven years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Engineering Experience and demonstrated competencies in process validation.
The A.S.Q. Certified Quality Engineering Certificate may substitute for part of the experience requirement.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
Preferred Qualifications
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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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 ? $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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