Quality Engineer - Abbott Nutrition - Casa Grande, AZ

A global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About the role

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Casa Grande is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review RCEs, Validation documents, Preventative Maintenance & Calibration records to identify impact to quality aspects, GMP, and potential product hazards.
• Contribute to development of appropriate process designs and validation protocols; assist in the design and execution of validation protocols when required.
• Assist in the development and performance of process capability studies on manufacturing equipment. Work with equipment reliability teams on process improvements.
• Assist in development and implementation of quality and productivity improvement projects.
• Provide Quality Assurance input to the change control program and maintenance of the Validation Master Plan. Perform periodic reviews.
• Assist in exception report root cause analysis, exception report trending, and problem identification and resolution on Quality Assurance and Validation projects.
• Perform HACCP, GMP, IFA, cross connection/backflow, SQF validation/verification, and other quality and compliance audits as required.
• Ensure updates are made to the HACCP and Food Safety Plans based on impact of changes in the plant from a Hazard Assessment & Risk-based approach.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on Quality.
• Technical knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP and PCQI certifications.
• Knowledge of Statistical processes and requirements.
• 0-2+ years’ experience/knowledge of Food Manufacturing, HACCP, FSMA regulations, Low Acid Food regulations, Infant Formula regulations, Aseptic processing, and other requirements such as Kosher and Halal.
• 0-2+ years working with statistical tools and problem solving.
• Strong computer technical skills and data analysis.
• Ability to work and influence cross-functional teams, self-motivated, design solutions to problems, and drive programs/teams to completion.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan for employees who qualify (next calendar year).
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for a bachelor’s degree.
• Company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
• Recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.