Engineer, QA II (Temporary 12 months)
AbbVie Heredia, Costa Rica
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The role involves evaluating and implementing process improvements using Lean tools to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Responsibilities also include conducting root cause investigations, reviewing quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with EHS and corporate standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, with 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality. Proficiency in English (B2+) is required, and a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is considered a plus.
Full description
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Ensure that our product is functional and safe for the end customer by understanding, developing and applying quality control systems, as well as analyzing, proposing and implementing improvement of quality and manufacturing processes, thinking about improving defects in a timely and efficient manner
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ( List up to 10 main responsibilities for the job. Include information about the accountability and scope):
- Evaluate, propose and implement low complexity improvements in processes in the process quality area, seeking to strengthen processes while improving their efficiency, guided and advised by the area manager.
- Search for solutions to problems identified in the areas of manufacturing and process quality through the application of Lean tools.
- Support assigned root cause investigations (NCRs), as well as the development of action plans and the implementation of corresponding actions, during the established period of time. Review and Approve documents for Low Impact NCR.
- Review and approve quality plans and First Article Plans related to the production process with low to Low complexity, as well as propose changes to PFMEAs, this for those projects where you are assigned as a Quality representative.
- Perform reviews to OT Core System documents as well as validation/qualification protocols (IQ, PPQ, IOQ, IO, PR, etc.) where assigned as a quality representative for simple equipment/system.
- Provide support to key company projects, including definition and implementation of controls aimed at ensuring product quality.
- Ensure the order and cleanliness of the areas under your responsibility. (5's) and comply with quality GO's in the corresponding period.
- Do the other functions inherent to the position and those assigned by your immediate manager.
- Meet compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements, by complying with internal policy and procedures. In addition, ensure compliance through the adoption of necessary strategies, internal controls, communication and training.
- Continuously maintain EHS results through leadership, commitment and participation in all EHS-related initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Bussiness Administrator or related career.
- Desirable CQE (CERTIFIED QUALITY ENGINEER certification) given by ASQ.
- English proficiency: B2+
- Experience of at least 1-3 years in the Manufacturing/Quality/NPI department
- Desirable medical industry experience
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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