For our Abbott Laboratories site in Zwolle, we are looking for a:
QA Engineer – Abbott Laboratories Zwolle
Are you analytical, quality‑driven, and motivated by improving and standardizing processes? At Abbott in Zwolle, we are looking for a QA Engineer who strengthens our quality systems by designing, implementing, and optimizing quality workflows. You will play a key role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes remain controlled, compliant, and consistently executed across the organization.
What will you do?
Process Design & Quality Workflow Implementation * Design and implement review processes for product‑related documentation and quality evaluations (approval flows, data review steps). * Develop templates, procedures, and process flows that support consistent GMP and quality standards. * Collaborate with document owners, supervisors, and SMEs to embed quality checks into documentation workflows (GMP documents, batch records, technical instructions). * Ensure process designs are efficient, compliant, and well understood by all involved functions.
Quality System & Documentation Improvements * Lead projects to update, optimize, or streamline quality system documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and QA processes. * Coordinate cross‑functional input when updating batch records, forms, or templates to meet regulatory expectations. * Assess documentation gaps and implement corrective and preventive improvements.
Compliance & Change Management * Participate in assessments by translating quality requirements into clear process steps. * Drive QA elements of compliance projects, ensuring new regulatory requirements are integrated into daily workflows. * Support the organization in understanding how procedural or regulatory changes impact documentation, responsibilities, and approval flows.
Audit Support & CAPA Governance * Coordinate CAPA workflows, ensuring actions are clear, assigned, and completed on time. * Ensure recurring issues lead to sustainable process improvements rather than one‑off fixes. * Support audit preparation and follow‑up when required.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Training * Work with Operations, QA/QC, Engineering, and other departments to align expectations and standardize quality‑related tasks. * Provide guidance on applying GMP and documentation standards in practice. * Support teams in adopting new processes to ensure smooth and sustainable implementation.
We offer a competitive salary and an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) that includes holiday allowance, 13th month, special leave, and additional vacation days.
Bachelor’s/HBO in Life Sciences, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, or a related field. * 3–5 years of QA experience in food, pharma, nutrition, or another manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of GMP, documentation control, and quality management systems. * Experience with designing or improving process flows, review processes, or documentation workflows. * Proven ability to coordinate and implement cross‑functional QA projects. * Analytical, structured, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. * Comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority.
