Quality Engineering Manager - Nutrition Plant - Casa Grande, AZ

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

Abbott Nutrition, Casa Grande, Arizona, is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance professional to serve as the primary quality representative supporting cross‑functional project teams. This role is responsible for ensuring products, processes, equipment, and systems meet Abbott Nutrition Quality System requirements and applicable regulatory standards across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings strong quality engineering expertise, a working knowledge of GMP and food/nutrition regulations, and the ability to influence teams, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

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. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What you will work on:

• Serve as the primary Quality Assurance representative for assigned project teams
• Take decisive action to identify, assess, and resolve quality and compliance issues
• Ensure project teams maintain records in compliance with the Abbott Nutrition Quality System
• Author, review, approve, and provide feedback on quality records and documentation
• Monitor and maintain the validation status of site products, processes, systems, and equipment
• Maintain Process FMEA and equipment/software risk analysis records
• Support site validation plans, validation listings, and periodic reviews
• Communicate quality status through metrics, trend reporting, risk identification, CAPAs, and improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance and quality status of procedures, work instructions, and training materials
• Author, revise, and update Abbott Nutrition policies and procedures
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality System
• Provide training and guidance based on a deep understanding of quality and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external audits (Design QA, Validation QA, Operations QA)
• Ensure quality records are audit‑ready and able to withstand regulatory and internal audits
• Ensure consistent application of quality and compliance practices across teams and the division
• Foster a work environment that supports team effectiveness and accountability
• Coach and mentor staff, supporting performance, training, and development
• Collaborate with Quality Management on staffing and recruitment planning
• Ensure products, processes, equipment, and software designed, changed, or purchased meet quality and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Previous Quality Engineering experience
• Experience supporting the development and/or manufacturing of nutrition products
• Working knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO Quality Systems
• Ability to travel 0–10%, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior people management or team leadership experience
• Experience in a food or nutrition manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Parts 106, 107, 113, and 117

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.