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. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is 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. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Senior Technician for Supplier Quality to assist engineers in developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality technical support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support. **What You’ll Work On** + Ownership of Nonconforming Material Records (NCMRs) for supplied components and sub-assemblies and assist in the resolution of nonconformances. + Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and Supplier Change Requests (SCRs) + Assist in completing and reviewing SAP transactions for NCMR dispositioning, Quality Info Record (QIR) updates, and batch record reviews. + Initiate and own change orders for Supplier Quality documentation including Receiving Inspection Procedures (RIPs), Component Quality Plans (CQPs), First Article Inspections (FAIs), and Component Quality Reports (CQRs). + Assist and perform Gage R&R studies. + Assist in collecting and performing Supplier Quality Data Analyses including metrics for Quality Data Reviews (QDRs). + Assist in reviewing component and sub-assembly specifications. + Create and perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) for supplied components and sub-assemblies. + Create Component Quality Plans (CQPs) for supplied components and sub-assemblies. + Assist in creating and updating Receiving Inspection Procedures (RIPs) for supplied components and sub-assemblies. + Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. **Required** **Qualifications** + High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience + Minimum of 5 years of related work experience including: + Previous experience in assisting with First Article Inspections (FAIs), Gage R&R studies, validations, calibration, test methods, and NCMR dispositioning. + Knowledge of Quality Systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, and applicable worldwide regulatory requirements. + Experience with optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure and force gage testing + Experience with sampling techniques + Good communication and computer skills, including data analysis and report writing skills. **Preferred** + Prior medical device experience **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $21.05 – $42.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com