Quality Engineer I

Job Title: Quality Engineer I

Location: 26531 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591

Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer I provides Process and Quality Engineering support to manufacturing operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality products to customers. This role also supports product development teams to help ensure new products meet established quality standards. The position operates within a regulated quality system environment and requires adherence to corporate and divisional policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing in identifying and addressing process defects, including scrap, nonconforming materials, and customer complaints.
• Assist in root cause investigations and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review and interpret product specifications, quality plans, and system documentation.
• Support risk management activities, including participation in FMEAs and risk analyses.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to understand critical process steps and methods for reducing variation.
• Analyze quality metrics and assist with product and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize quality tools and training materials to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with process owners to document product holds, release criteria, and quality decisions.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Work is performed under close supervision with detailed guidance.
• Collaborates primarily at the peer level while developing internal cross-functional relationships.
• Completes assigned tasks according to established schedules with supervisor guidance.
• Exercises limited decision-making authority within defined procedures.
• Operates within a regulated quality system environment where adherence to procedures is critical to regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 0–2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Basic understanding of quality engineering concepts, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with quality tools and problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.