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:
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. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 bachelor's 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 works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the Quality Systems Engineer II, you'll have the chance to be responsible for monitoring changes to product standards and medical device regulations and overseeing our process for communicating/assessing/resolving the impacts of those changes with internal stakeholders. This is a key component in assuring our products maintain a high level of quality and safety. This position will also be involved in quality system improvement activities, assuring our quality system continues to be efficient, effective, and compliant with applicable regulations to assure products, processes, and quality records conform to quality standards and establish compliance within Abbott's quality system. We need you to maintain a strong collaborative partnership with multi-functional teams and facilitate success by protecting patient safety and meeting business needs.
What You'll Work On

• Assures that Abbott stakeholders are informed of changes to external requirements (standards and regulations) and provide them the information, tools and training they need to assess the impact to their products and/or processes.
• Assures the assessments are documented and complete, and that implementation activities are defined and carried out.
• Communicates to the stakeholders their progress on these assessments, including the gathering and charting of metrics.
• Provides Quality System Body of Knowledge support to Division and organization.
• Implements and conducts data analysis, systems evaluation, and product assessment to ensure finished products meet standards and specifications; implement and drive changes where needed.
• Investigates, and resolves system nonconformance's (defined during internal and/or external audits.
• Ensures compliance to ISO 13485 & 21CFR 820 Quality System Regulations by providing support for interpretation of regulations, performing gap analysis and lead activities to implement improvements.
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• As appropriate, utilizes Six Sigma and other quality tools to implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce process variance by identifying improvement opportunities in divisional quality system compliance, device, and process.
• Analyzes quality audit findings and recommends modifications in products or standards. Proactively identifies opportunities for system compliance improvement and leads activities to implement improvements.
• As appropriate, participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality System function as a Team Member)
• As appropriate, participate in or lead in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis, as related to quality systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated and impactful project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality system-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Advanced computer skills, including gap analysis and report writing skills.
• Prior medical device experience preferred but not necessary.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• ASQ CQE, CQA certification preferred.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model 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.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Apply Now
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$57,300.00 - $114,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality

DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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