JOB DESCRIPTION:

Quality Specialist

About Abbott European Distribution center

The European Distribution center in Machelen distributes products for the medical device division of Abbott. The EDC handles products from CRM, EP, HF, SH and NM and ships these to all region’s outside of the US.

The DC was expanded earlier this year and is now 20.000m² large. Products (4,6 MM) per year are delivered to more than 5000 customers in over 120 countries.

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our Quality team in Machelen. In this role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for quality-related processes and act as a key interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders. The position combines administrative responsibilities with hands-on, operational quality work and requires a strong quality mindset and excellent communication skills.

You will be part of a team of four Quality Specialists, reporting into the Quality organization, and working closely with QA Operations and Manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for the overall quality process related to products and suppliers, including:

Managing stop-ship processes, including communication with affiliates across different countries
Following up on required quality and compliance documentation and reporting back to Manufacturing
Managing non-conforming (NC) material across inbound, outbound, production, and return flows, and acting as the main communication point with the business
Supplier quality management and follow-up
Coordination of calibration and validation of equipment
Ensuring quality compliance in all matters related to the product
Executing a significant amount of administrative quality work, including documentation and reporting
Performing operational quality activities, including going to the floor to understand products and processes together with operators
Taking ownership of the entire quality process within scope and driving continuous improvement
Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure high quality standards are maintained

Requirements

Education & qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Quality Systems, or a related field
Experience in a quality environment is a strong advantage

Experience & skills

Strong MS Office skills
Power BI knowledge is a plus
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A structured way of working and a clear quality mindset
Team-oriented and collaborative approach

Language skills

Fluent English is mandatory
Knowledge of eighter French or Dutch is considered a strong asset

Additional information

This is a fully office-based position located in Machelen, Belgium

What we offer

A responsible and impactful role with end-to-end ownership
Exposure to both operational and strategic quality activities
A collaborative, international work environment
Opportunities to deepen your expertise within Quality and supplier management

Sounds interesting?

Please submit your application though the “Apply” link above. We are reviewing applicants ongoing.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: