Quality Engineer

Job Title Quality Engineer 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 a range of benefits, including career development, free medical coverage, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. Benefits Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work, named one of the most admired companies by Fortune, and a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our location in Temecula, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Quality Engineer in our Vascular Division. This is a fully onsite role. The Quality Engineer assures new or modified products conform to quality standards and establishes compliance with the quality system. 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. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost‑effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug‑eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. What You’ll Do Execute and support on‑time completion of Design Control Deliverables. Support on‑time execution of Quality Plans for internal development, OEM‑based, Clinical Product Development (CPDP), and design change projects. Accountable for Design Verification and Validation planning & execution, including active cross‑functional root‑cause analysis investigation & resolution activities. Lead or support Risk Management activities from product Concept through Commercialization. Support design test and inspection method development, and lead method validation activities. Ensure DHF content completion, integrity, and regulatory & standards compliance; collaboratively communicating & resolving gaps. Support manufacturing process development & qualification for new product commercialization and product changes. Support internal & external audit responses. Support product re‑certifications. Support the establishment of objective, measurable, discrete, and verifiable customer and product requirements. Support objective component specification definitions, supplied component sampling plan development, and vendor qualifications. Support execution of biocompatibility and sterilization qualifications. Complete Document Change Request Reviews in a timely and objective manner. Additional duties may be identified by functional management based on the current project/business objectives. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Education and Experience You’ll Bring Required Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field. 2‑5+ years of related work experience with a basic understanding of the specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Medical Devices or other highly regulated industry experience. Understanding of ISO, ASQ, RM/FMEAs and FDA Regulations. Previous Quality engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies. 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. Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. Preferred Experience Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations at 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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00–$122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr