Associate Manufacturing Line Quality Engineer

Abbott • Scarborough, ME

22d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Scarborough, ME location in the Infectious Disease, Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. The Associate Manufacturing Line Quality Engineer (2nd shift position) is within our Infectious Disease business unit located at all sites under Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough Quality Management System (QMS). In this role you will provide support for product quality assurance, process improvements, and all quality system programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science or other technical field or the equivalent Combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Working knowledge of FDA, cGMPs/QSR and ISO quality system requirements
• Strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support production with resolution of quality issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Support production on the manufacturing floor, ensuring adherence to procedures and ensuring appropriate device history record (DHR) documentation.
• Supports line clearances, reworks, and inspections as required.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may result from the improper performance of their specific job.
• Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level