Quality Engineer

at  Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 2-5 years of Quality related experience in the relevant medical device/biotech industry.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues quickly and effectively.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills. Prior medical device experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.
• 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 communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines promptly.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Please refer the Job description for details