JOB DESCRIPTION: Quality Engineer - Queretaro site in Mexico About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 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 Queretaro site in Mexico in 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. Works closely with Manufacturing and Engineering on sustaining activities to ensure compliance with the quality system requirements and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (i.e. NCMR's, MA's, Yield, Cost Reduction projects, etc.) and support/lead process/product validation activities. Works closely with Research and Development and Regulatory Affairs personnel (internal or external) to obtained support on sustaining activities and during new product introduction to assure compliance with product and regulatory requirements. Owns Major Quality System investigations (i.e. CAPAs, HHEs, StopShip, etc.) and audits (External / Internal) Responsible for support and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering leadership and support for commercialized products, manufacturing, and/or system/services support, validations and Quality Metrics. Works with minimum supervision and assignments are broad in nature. Employee uses knowledge to propose alternatives tasks and to bring projects to completion. What You'll Do Verify company's adherence to the established Quality System and GMP/ISO standards. Provide support and coaching to lower-level engineering positions and guidance to other areas of the organization on Quality related topics Completion of risk management and risk analysis including FMEA. Work with R&D/Design Quality to revise design verification and design validation plans for products based on performance specifications and risk analysis. Conducts technical and statistical investigations concerning optimization and compliance to specification. Owner of measuring process capability, process controls, and process validation / efforts. Work with microbiology to ensure appropriate environmental monitoring and that microbiology requirements are considered in product and process development activities. Own NCMR Investigations, Calibration Out Of Tolerance (OOT) Investigations and Complaint Investigations (MA) related to manufacturing Process Works closely with Sr quality position on completing and documenting Monthly Quality Data Review, providing data analysis and escalation recommendations. Leading Build At Risk (BAR) Authorizations, approvals& Closures Own, complete or approve of document Change Requests, assuring accuracy, adequacy, and compliance to Quality System and product requirements Creation and maintenance of Quality Plans and Reports. Also, provide support to lower level engineering positions. Own, execute, review or approve of IQ, OQ, PQ, and/or PPQ Qualifications and Inspection and Test Method Qualifications, and mentorship from higher level engineering. Conducting Advanced Statistical Data Analyses using Minitab. Authoring Master Validation Plans and Reports / Quality Plans and Reports. Supports activities during preparation and execution of audits (External / Internal), functioning as SME backup for specific Quality activities. Support Major Quality System investigations (i.e. CAPAs, HHEs, StopShip, etc.) Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues. Support, coach, and mentor non-exempt and entry level exempt personnel. Creating and Communicating details and information of events related to quality to upper management. Participation as listener and presenter on management meeting such as QDR, KPIs and Management Review. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior management. Perform supervisor activities to Quality Technicians, if required. Required Qualifications Education.- Bachelor Degree (University Level) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering (preferred), (experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical quality control preferred) Experience 4-6 years' experience in Quality or Engineering positions. At least 4 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering positions. Proficiency in computer applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint). Knowledge of statistical/data analysis and report writing experience. Experience with control of nonconforming material, corrective and preventive actions as investigation owner and/or implementor. Experience working on FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 Regulated environments. Experience in process improvement tools such as: Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, Is/Is Not, Six Sigma or Process Control & Monitoring (SPC), Quality Tools. Project management experience, participating or leading multi-departmental project teams. Language Proficiency Advance Commands of English / Required Fluent oral and writing communication including technical writing. Preferred Qualifications & Education ISO 13485 certification as Lead Auditor or similar Experience with SAP. ASQ CQE / Six Sigma certification or similar. Participation or leading multi-departmental project teams. Experience in supervision role. Available to travel long period for training Apply Now 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 N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations QualityDIVISION: EP ElectrophysiologyLOCATION: Mexico > Queretaro : Fray Junipero Serra 21260ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable