Supplier Quality Engineer I
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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.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
- 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
We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Supplier Quality Engineer I at our Des Plains, IL location.
The Supplier Quality Engineer I is responsible for conducting quality-related activities with key Abbott Molecular suppliers and third-party manufacturers (TPMs) to deliver consistent, high-quality documents, services, products, and processes.
The Supplier Quality Engineer I (SQE) identifies and mitigates supplier risks, collaborates with suppliers for long-term performance, ensures compliant documentation, and makes strategic decisions. The role also develops processes and manages complex projects with stakeholders.
What You’ll Work On:
- Manage supplier quality relationships and develop quality strategies.
- Resolve complex problems with compliant, innovative, and practical solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams on supplier changes and improvements.
- Ensure validation and qualification of supplier processes, methods, and equipment.
- Conduct occasional on-site quality assessments.
- Maintain cross-functional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Lead supplier quality projects and support supply chain initiatives.
- Ensure appropriate non-conformance CAPA plans.
- Evaluate and approve supplier-requested changes or improvements.
- Drive improvement projects to enhance supplier performance.
- Monitor and report supplier performance and quality trends.
- Participate in supplier process FMEAs, risk assessments, and quality planning.
- Assess potential new suppliers for technical and quality capabilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree (+/- 16 years) in a technical-related field (science, engineering, and math)
- 3 years of relevant supplier quality work within a regulated environment.
- Expected to be competent in data analysis and interpretation and be required to utilize such data to make data-driven decisions when providing guidance, recommendations, and decisions.
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- Understanding of ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001 requirements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations and Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices, and techniques.
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal equal-opportunity employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.