Senior Supplier Development Quality Engineer

1003 Abbott Laboratories; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Paid time off

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader; the Supplier Development Quality Engineer role focuses on supplier selection, evaluation and quality assurance for supplied components. You will oversee material qualification, supplier performance, and receiving inspection, driving quality improvements across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include coaching technical teams, reviewing supplier drawings, developing inspection procedures, and leading cross‑functional collaboration with Purchasing, R&D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical field.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Strong PM and leadership skills with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• CAPA experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve supplier development quality program policies and forms.
• Coach and mentor technical teams as needed.
• Train Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing and Quality engineers on program requirements.
• Review and approve supplier drawings and quality plans.
• Develop inspection procedures and first article requirements for supplied products.
• Provide guidance to Receiving Inspection including Gage R&R studies and measurement techniques.
• Assess supplier capabilities through visits and audits.
• Report and address quality issues with suppliers via audits and CAPAs.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and data agreements.
• Apply problem‑solving methodologies to reduce inspection needs.

Skills

FDA compliance

GMP

ISO 13485

ISO 14971

Project management

Leadership

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

CAPA

Preferred medical device experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader; the Supplier Development Quality Engineer role focuses on supplier selection, evaluation and quality assurance for supplied components. You will oversee material qualification, supplier performance, and receiving inspection, driving quality improvements across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include coaching technical teams, reviewing supplier drawings, developing inspection procedures, and leading cross‑functional collaboration with Purchasing, R&D,