Quality Engineer Iii

  • Alajuela
  • Abbott Laboratories

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

An engineering professional who applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline.

Provide Quality support to manufacturing, helping to ensure delivery of the highest quality product to the customer. Provide support to Development /Improvement teams for new or existing products.

Ensure that activities are performed and documented per systems and procedure in accordance wih Abbott Policies and applicable Quality And Regulatory Requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.

  • Identify and address recurring problems either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures.
  • Interfaces primarily with internal company contacts.
  • Plans and conducts small size assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment.
  • Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis. Reports findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations.
  • Builds relationships. Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, developing an understanding of others’ needs.
  • Identifies and Evaluates areas of risk with respect to compliance, Product/Mfg performance, Develops procedures, maintain FMEAs.
  • Resolves problems, such as production process deviations, non-conformances (CAPA).
  • May work in combination with SQE and Receiving Inspectors focused on driving improvements and CAPA in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers.
  • Provides technical support in the supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield and field failures.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, science or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical.
  • 2-3 years of experience in medical device or related industries.
  • Intermediate commands of English (B1) / Required
  • Preferred Qualifications & Education:
  • Quality Background desired.
  • FDA/ISO regulation knowledge desired.
  • Statistic’s knowledge desired.
  • Personal skills needed include Accountability, Diligency, Resourcefulness, customer focus. Effective communication skills.