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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 student debt program, and FreeU 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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

This position works out of our **Sylmar, CA** location in the **Cardiac Rhythm Management** division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

**Receiving Inspector II** performs inspection and testing of purchased materials, components and products in accordance with policies and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing according to documented policies and procedures.

+ Records inspection and test data as prescribed by written instructions and procedures.

+ Operates all associated test and measurement equipment as instructed and as documented in procedures.

+ Recommends changes to policies and procedures. May prepare and submit change requests.

+ Documents non-conformances in Non-Conforming Material Review system.

+ Participates in GR&R studies as directed by engineers or technicians.

+ Collects and evaluates data for First Article inspections.

+ Performs testing and inspection in accordance with special test requests.

+ Trains other Inspectors.

+ Assists in gathering, analyzing, and trending of data.

+ Performs work of a miscellaneous nature as required.

+ Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

+ Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

+ Contributes to continuous improvement projects for the Receiving Inspection team.

+ Participates in RI audit readiness preparation.

+ Acts as change order coordinator for RI.

+ Supports SQEs pull and verify metrics and run reports for monthly and quarterly business reviews

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

+ High School Diploma / GED OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

+ Minimum 5 years Related experience. Previous experience in Quality performing inspection. Experience with optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure and force gage testing. Training in blueprint reading and experience with inspection sampling techniques. Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485. Good communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior medical device component inspection experience preferred. ASQ CMI certification preferred. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance; must be able to work overtime, including weeke

The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 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 [email protected]