Quality Inspector II

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title Quality Inspector II Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream. 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 high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position will work out of our Minnetonka, MN location in our Vascular Division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION. As the Quality Technician II, you will be responsible for assisting engineers in developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality technical support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support. What Youll Work On Perform first article incoming inspection of purchased components and inspection of production operations, including documenting inspection and audit results. Perform final product inspections against specification and procedural requirements. Document nonconformances as appropriate. Monitor and/or perform calibration and maintenance of all test equipment and fixtures. Initiate related documentation changes. Perform Process Control & Monitoring of critical-to-quality parameters and specifications. Collect data, summarize, and document test results. Assist with or perform Gage R&R studies. Assist with the selection, installation and programming of precision measuring equipment. Create and maintain control plans for products and processes. Assist in writing, executing and documenting equipment, product, process, and test method verifications, qualifications, and validations. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Required Qualifications Associates degree, completion of a 2-yr technical program or equivalent experience and demonstrated competence. 2-4 years' experience. Previous experience in assisting with validations & qualifications, Gage R&R, calibration, test methods, and NCMR dispositioning. Knowledge of Quality Systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485 and applicable worldwide regulatory requirements. Experience with optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure and force gage testing, and fixture design. Training in blueprint reading and experience with sampling techniques. Good communication and computer skills, including data analysis and report writing skills. 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 communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Prior medical device experience ASQ CQT certification or equivalent Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model Please note that the salary range listed is our full grade range. We usually hire based on the mid-point. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $19.15 $38.35/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 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 its 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. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter