Quality Inspector - Abbott Laboratories : Job Details

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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 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 Santa Clara, CA location in the Structural Heart Division. Structural Heart Business Mission: Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform in-process and final inspections for materials, components, sub-assemblies, final product, packaging, and labeling.

• Conduct functional testing as required by component drawings, manufacturing instructions, and test instructions.

• Receive inspection activities including gathering required documentation to release parts/components.

• Understand the capability of measuring tools and utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, microscopes, and test fixtures.

• Interpret engineering drawings and inspection requirements of components and parts.

• Review material specifications to understand component requirements.

• Document non-conformance reports when parts fail specifications.

• Read and understand certifications of conformance and analysis.

• Record inspection and test data as per instructions and procedures.

• Collaborate with other divisions as needed.

• Recommend process improvements to ensure quality control.

• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

• Foster quality awareness within the production team.

• Maintain quality documentation according to SOPs, WIs, and GMPs.

• Resolve quality issues promptly.

• Perform manufacturing record audits to ensure compliance.

• Support engineering documentation tasks.

• Provide quality support for key processes and projects.

• Adhere to GMP and documentation practices.

• Understand the Quality System and key processes.

• Suggest and implement process improvements fostering continuous improvement.

• Support other functional areas as needed.

• Stay updated on industry standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent MS Office and Excel skills.

• Good math and technical skills.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in inspection or related field.

• Comfortable in a Cleanroom environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels.

• Knowledge of Quality Systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and worldwide regulations.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain regular attendance.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills, with ability to train technicians.

• Confident and clear communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently under tight timelines.

Preferred

• 5+ years prior medical device experience preferred.

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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, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $18.85 – $37.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.