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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of the quality system.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to devise quality control procedures and methods, implement quality control techniques, test and inspect products, and compile and evaluate statistical data to monitor quality levels. 2.

Establish tolerances or acceptable deviations of components and products. 3.

Use engineering blueprints, drawings and specifications to complete accurate measurement and inspection of parts for dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical and chemical properties. 4.

Train others on processes and procedures impacting component and/or product quality. 5.

Complete paperwork timely and accurately. prepare charts and write summaries about how well product conforms to existing standards. 6.

Participate on cross-functional teams. offer suggestions to others on how to modify existing process or procedures to improve quality. 7.

Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures and guidelines. 8.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectivess of the Quality System.

Accountability/Scope/Budget

This position is accountable for the following: 1. support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of quality control tasks; 2. contributions to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals; 3. facilitation / resolution of quality-related concerns and continuous improvement in overall quality; Candidate / incumbent will need to determine methods and procedures on new assignmentswith minimal supervision; may provide guidance and / or recommendations cross-functionally at all levels of the organization; works under the supervision of more experienced staff who review work for overall accuracy, completeness and sound judgment; recognizes risks versus the relative gains associated with actions; understands critical success factors relative to scope of work and makes recommendations impacting applicable factors; responsible to meet established objectives and goals; drives functional performance to ensure that cross-functional standards and expectations are met; errors or failures to achieve results may add cost and may impact the goals and timelines of the organization.