Senior Quality Engineer

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countriesStructural Heart 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. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.We are seeking a Senior Level Quality Engineer to join our SH team at our Plymouth, MN location. The individual in this position will assure new or modified products conform to requirements and establish compliance with the quality system. This position is responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs. This position will support new product development projects as well as support sustainability of commercially released proact. This position will support manufacturing processes to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.WHAT YOU’LL DOProvide guidance to other engineers and technicians- Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians

Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills Work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Lead on-time completion of new product development projects deliverables

Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions

Create and ensure on-time execution of Quality Plans for internal development

Accountable for Verification and Validation planning and execution, including active cross-functional root-cause analysis investigation and resolution activities

Lead Risk Management activities, including analyzing field data to support new product development, and supporting Failure Mode Effects Analysis

Support test and inspection method development, and lead method validation activities

Support manufacturing process development and qualification for new product commercialization and product changes

Support internal and external audit responses and on-time product re-certifications

Support and ensure the establishment of objective, measurable, discrete, and verifiable customer and product requirements

Complete Document Change Request Reviews in a timely and objective manner

Participates in Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) process including the investigation of failures or deviations, as required.

Develop and lead other team members.

Other Duties:Additional duties may be identified by functional management based on the current project/business objectives.

Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequiredBachelor’s degree within an Engineering field or related science-based discipline

5-8+ years of related work experience

Previous Quality engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies

Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

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

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

PreferredAdvanced degree in a technical field

Medical device experience, specifically with valves and /or implantable devices

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model

Prior experience working with any or all of the following:

ISO 13485 Medical Devices – Quality Management System

21 CFR Part 820 FDA Quality System Regulations

ISO 14971 Medical Devices – Application of Risk Management

EUMDR

MDSAP

Good Manufacturing Practices And Good Documentation Practices

WHAT WE OFFERAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:· 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· Paid time off· 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match· The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com at http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspxFollow 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com at http://www.abbott.com/ , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com