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Quality Assurance Technician, Intermediate
Apply locations Ireland - Clonmel
time type Full time
posted on Posted Yesterday
job requisition id 31119046
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo, and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Abbott Ireland Vascular Division Clonmel
Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education.
Our broad line of vascular devices—including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary technologies—are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia, and other serious vascular conditions.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provides technical assistance to engineering to support manufacturing efforts by implementing corrective and preventative actions. Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve manufacturing processes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists engineering in providing manufacturing support by learning to analyze data and identify manufacturing issues and trends. May also train operators on basic processes and engineering changes, and perform operator certification, on-the-job training, and testing.
2. Assists in identifying manufacturing issues by working with engineering to determine root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions.
3. Learns processes to disposition non-conforming material by utilizing quality tools and developing knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures.
4. Helps develop and implement process improvements by assisting engineering in researching and validating changes in processes/equipment and test methods to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time per established procedures.
5. Supports engineering in process development during new product introduction by providing input on traceability and inspection requirements, providing input for statistical process control criteria, developing manufacturing instructions, and creating training sheets and certifications.
6. Assists engineering with qualification and validation studies and reports by collecting, compiling, measuring, organizing, and recording data, and by writing procedures. May keep lab notebooks.
EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES
* National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilizes increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to resolve non-routine/moderately complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations.
* Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs setup, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or products. Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.
* Regularly presents findings to cross-functional teams and begins to gain support for ideas. Can adequately write procedures and product disposition documentation that may be presented to external auditing bodies.
* Mentors new team members. Ensures open communication within the group and across shifts and relevant functions to resolve technical issues and promote learning.
* Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedules.
* Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
* Works under general supervision. Receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
SAFETY AND COMPANY POLICIES
Refer to the site safety statement (SHE038447) for your safety, health, and welfare responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Connect With Us
Visit www.abbott.com, LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-, Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
Additional Details
The base pay for this position is N/A/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Job Family:
Operations Quality
Division:
AVD Vascular
Location:
Ireland > Clonmel: Cashel Road
Additional Locations:
Not specified
Work Shift:
Ie - Vc6.25A (Ireland)
Travel:
Not specified
Medical Surveillance:
Yes
Significant Work Activities:
Not Applicable
About Us
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential—because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, for all stages of life. We are advancing innovative healthcare technologies to help people live their best lives.
The people of Abbott come to work each day with energy, enthusiasm, and a promise to enhance health and well-being worldwide. We encourage diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
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