Lead Quality Engineer - Calibration

at  Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures leading-edge blood glucose monitoring technology for use in both home and hospital settings, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.
In our Centre of Excellence in Witney, we design, develop and manufacture test strips and biosensors which are used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes.
As a result of strong business growth, industry-leading product development in the biosensor business and a long-term commitment to manufacturing and innovation in our Witney Centre of Excellence, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Quality Engineer in Calibration to join our expanding highly skilled team.
The purpose of this role will be leading a team of Quality professionals and management of applicable Quality System requirements within the QA functional area of responsibility, in accordance with corporate, divisional, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The core responsibilities of this role will include:

• Manage Calibration Processes: Oversee the calibration of all equipment and instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team in calibration, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all calibration activities are performed efficiently and effectively, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring accurate measurements.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of calibration activities, including test results, calibration certificates, and compliance reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance calibration procedures and team performance.
• Customer Interaction: Coordinate with stakeholders to understand their calibration needs, provide updates on calibration status, and address any issues or concerns.

In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package which includes a defined-contribution pension scheme, a share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme which you can tailor to your own requirements. Here at Witney, we also like to help our employee’s live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga and more!
The successful candidate for this role may be qualified for relocation assistance should they need to relocate to join our team. Full details will be provided during the recruitment and selection process

• Manage Calibration Processes: Oversee the calibration of all equipment and instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team in calibration, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all calibration activities are performed efficiently and effectively, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring accurate measurements.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of calibration activities, including test results, calibration certificates, and compliance reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance calibration procedures and team performance.
• Customer Interaction: Coordinate with stakeholders to understand their calibration needs, provide updates on calibration status, and address any issues or concerns