What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Quality Assurance position at Abbott?
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Third-Party Manufacturer (TPM) location in Austin, TX within the Diabetes Care division. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
The Abbott Diabetes Team (ADC) team on-site at the TPM consists of a cohesive group of professionals, representing various functions such as Operations, Quality, Engineering (both Site and Global), Program Management, and Supply Chain. This collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable cross-functional insights and experience. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting ADC's ambitious business growth. More importantly, you will have a positive impact on the quality of life for the patients we serve, as we strive to deliver 65 million units annually.
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, in this role you will :
Develop Quality Experience : Support high-volume automated manufacturing.
Review & Approve Quality Records : Gain experience with a variety of key quality documents.
Enhance Quality Mindset : Cultivate a strong focus on quality.
Sharpen Critical Thinking Skills : Operate in a fast-past manufacturing environment.
Develop Leadership Skills : Mentor and coach TPM staff.
Acquire Valuable Knowledge : Gain unique insights and experience that can only be obtained in a TPM environment, working withing another company’s quality system in addition to ADC’s quality system.
What You’ll Work On
The primary function of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to assist in maintaining the quality system. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be an integral part of a team supporting a high-volume, fully automated, 24 / 7 TPM manufacturing operation. Working collaborative with TPM Quality and partnering with Operations & Engineering, this role will help ensure that the TPM meets Abbott's quality standards and expectations.
Main Responsibilities :
TPM Maturity :
- Develop models that empower the TPM to drive effective problem-solving strategies and investigations.
- Implement agreed-upon actions and target reductions with the TPM and execute the plan.
Compliance :
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
