Job Location : Minnetonka,MN, USA
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.
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Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents
Our location in Minnetonka, MN, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer.
THIS IS AN ON-SITE DAILY ROLE.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Primary Job Function
Serves as liaison between internal Abbott third party manufacturers and Abbott Vascular. Ensures effective implementation of quality and compliance requirements between multiple quality systems and sites.
Core Job Responsibilities
(Supervision Received) Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops
approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.;
(Supervision Provided) May provide work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled nonexempt levels of employees; may
be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.
Position Accountability / Scope
(Influence/Leadership) Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments. Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example,
providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel. May lead a project team. Participates
in determining goals and objectives for projects. Influences middle management on technical or
business solutions. May interact with vendors.;
(Planning/Organization) Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval. Initiates or maintains work
schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments.;
(Decision Making/Impact) Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING:
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Life Sciences) plus 6+ years of related work experience with a strong
understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work
experience.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
(Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.
Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.;
Candidates / incumbents should possess the following:
(Cognitive Skills) Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation
of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting
methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives
and their impact.
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WHAT WE OFFER :
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.