Quality QA Engineer III – Product Improvement (2‑Year Contract)

About the role

AbbVie is seeking a Quality QA Engineer III to join a two‑year product improvement project. The role ensures that medical products are functional, safe, and meet high quality standards by developing and applying quality control systems and driving continuous improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, propose, and implement medium‑complexity process quality improvements under the guidance of the area manager.
• Apply Lean tools to solve manufacturing and process quality problems.
• Support root‑cause investigations (NCRs), develop action plans, and execute corrective actions within defined timelines.
• Review and approve Medium Impact NCR documents, quality plans, First Article Plans, and PFMEAs where assigned as quality representative.
• Assess OT Core System documents and validation/qualification protocols (IQ, PPQ, IOQ, IO, PR) for complex systems.
• Participate in key company projects, defining and implementing controls to ensure product quality.
• Maintain 5S standards and comply with quality and EHS goals.
• Ensure adherence to corporate and legal EHS requirements through training and internal controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a quality supervisor/engineer in the medical industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is desirable.
• Proficiency in English (B2+).

Required skills

• Lean tools
• Statistical analysis
• Project management
• Validation and qualification protocols (IQ, PPQ, IOQ, IO, PR)
• Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)