Senior Quality Engineer

Job Title Senior Quality Engineer Location Plano, TX – Neuromodulation Division Opportunity This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non‑opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Responsibilities Quality & Process Leadership Lead efforts to reduce and control manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. Own and drive Nonconforming Material Report (NCMR) creation, revision, and closure, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness. May initiate product stops and define release criteria aligned to quality and risk requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain product and process quality plans, specifications, control plans, and FMEAs. Establish and improve process monitoring systems by reducing variation and preventing defect recurrence. Collect, analyze, and trend quality data and translate findings into actionable improvements. Supervisory & People Leadership Directly supervise five (5) Quality Control Inspectors, providing daily oversight, coaching, and performance management. Support and guide other Quality Engineers on the production line through dotted‑line leadership. Demonstrate strong, timely decision‑making that balances quality, compliance, and production requirements. Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Effectively manage relationships with upstream and downstream partners and leadership. Training, Standards & Compliance Develop and deliver quality tools, procedures, and training materials. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality system requirements. Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions. Strategic Impact & Succession Development Participate in defining department goals and project objectives. Influence middle management on technical and business solutions. Demonstrate readiness for expanded leadership scope as a future successor role. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing and/or regulated quality environments. Demonstrated understanding of cross‑functional business operations and quality systems. Proven ability to solve complex problems using data analysis and sound judgment. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred. Three (3) years supervisory experience. FDA regulatory body auditing experience. Benefits Career development with an international company. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit. Compensation 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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott Laboratories