Quality System and Equipment Specialist

abbott· 3300 SJM Coordination Center B
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📍 Belgium- MachelenFull time

About this role

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Quality System & Equipment Specialist

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of quality systems, equipment management, validation, and operational excellence?


We're looking for a Quality System & Equipment Specialist to join our Quality team and play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Quality Management System while ensuring equipment and computerized systems remain compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready.

In this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and contribute to activities that directly impact quality performance, regulatory compliance, and business operations.'


Location: Machelen, Belgium. This is an office based position.

 

What you'll do

As our Quality System & Equipment Specialist, you will:

  • Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Support key quality processes such as CAPA, Change Control, Risk Management, Document Control, training activities, and audit follow-up
  • Manage equipment lifecycle activities, including qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance follow up..
  • Support the validation, implementation, maintenance, and review of computerized systems and spreadsheets.
  • Create and maintain reports and dashboards, including Power BI reporting to support quality..
  • Support internal, externalaudits and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented. 
  • Provide quality oversight of operational activities, including non-conforming materials, inspections, quarantine, and other regulated processes.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects and promote a strong quality culture across the organization.

 

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who combines a strong quality mindset with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Quality, or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience within a Quality Management System, Quality Assurance, Validation, or Equipment Lifecycle Management.
  • Familiarity with QMS processes such as CAPA, Change Control, Risk Management, and Document Control.
  • Understanding of equipment qualification and computerized systems validation principles.
  • Experience with equipment qualification, validation activities, CSV, or quality systems is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required, both written and spoken.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

  • A quick learner who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
  • Analytical and solutions-oriented.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  • An effective communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams.
  • Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

 

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across Quality Systems, Equipment Management, Validation, Compliance, Audits, and Continuous Improvement. You'll work in a collaborative environment where quality plays a critical role in everything we do, and where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one.

 

Sounds interesting?

We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.

     

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:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

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This Quality System and Equipment Specialist role at abbott is based in Belgium- Machelen. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality System and Equipment Specialist role at abbott full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality System and Equipment Specialist role in the 3300 SJM Coordination Center B department at abbott.
Which team or department does the Quality System and Equipment Specialist at abbott belong to?
This Quality System and Equipment Specialist position is part of the 3300 SJM Coordination Center B department at abbott. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Quality System and Equipment Specialist position at abbott was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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