Senior Quality Engineer

• 30 June 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Zurich Senior Quality Engineer Zurich, Switzerland | Thoratec Switzerland GmbH (Abbott) Design technology that saves lives - in a team where your development matters. At Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of the Abbott Medical Devices division, we develop and manufacture advanced heart pump systems that support patients suffering from severe heart failure worldwide. Our technologies - notably CentriMag and HeartMate 3 - are designed and produced in Zurich and play a vital role in saving and improving lives every day. Our local team of approximately 140 colleagues spread across Development, Quality, and Production combines deep expertise with a collaborative and respectful culture. We believe that the best innovations arise from a diversity of perspectives - and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and progress. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance for our products. About the position In this role, you will contribute to the quality and compliance of life-saving medical devices while working closely with cross-functional teams. You will play an important role in strengthening quality systems, driving improvements, and supporting internal and external stakeholders. This is a position for someone who loves collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning - and who wants to have a significant impact through their work. What you will do • Implement aspects of production quality assurance and document control activities to ensure compliance with internal procedures and international regulations. • Execute quality organization activities ensuring product quality, performance, and safety. • Support communication with Operations and external suppliers to resolve quality issues. • Drive Quality Systems objectives and goals at the site level. Functions and responsibilities: Compliance: • Ensure site-wide compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements. Quality analysis and reporting: • Analyze and report quality indicators and trends. • Develop, maintain, and present dashboards for quality data reporting and decision-making. Non-conforming product: • Resolve or escalate issues and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers. • Take charge of supplier non-conformities and manage them throughout the remediation process. Supplier quality: • Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Manage supplier qualification documentation, ensuring its completeness and compliance. • Coordinate and oversee validations performed at suppliers. • Manage internal and external reports, reports, and dashboards related to key supplier indicators. Change management: • Manage and support change control processes, including assessment, approval, implementation, and effectiveness verification of changes. Quality system procedures: • Support the administration and improvement of quality assurance procedures. Supplier change notifications: • Review and manage supplier change notifications, ensuring timely risk assessment, cross-functional alignment, and appropriate approval and implementation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Audit • Actively support notified bodies and authorities, as well as internal audits received by the site. Corrective and preventive actions: • Analyze trends and determine root causes. • Implement CAPA actions. General: • Travel as needed (approximately 20%). • Perform additional tasks assigned by quality management. Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master's in science, engineering, or other technical field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry in a quality-related role. • Experience in conducting and/or reviewing validations. • Supplier audit experience preferred. • Notified body audit and inspection experience preferred. • Experience with change management processes and quality systems. • ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 auditor certification preferred. • Experience in conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality activities. • Strong analytical skills with experience in data reporting and dashboard creation. • Knowledge of international and national regulatory guidelines for medical devices. • Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral). German is a significant asset. • Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. • Initiative, autonomy, and a sense of responsibility are requirements for this position. Why join Abbott / Thoratec? At Abbott, we know that people do their best when they feel supported, included, and empowered. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can succeed. You can expect: • Meaningful work that directly impacts patients' lives • Career development opportunities within a global health organization • A stable and future-oriented industry • A collaborative team culture