Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality) to oversee supplier quality systems and performance. You will drive CAPA, audits, and supplier improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation quality.

The role requires 5+ years in regulated environments, a science/engineering background, and ISO 13485 knowledge; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in science, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in quality/compliance within regulated environments.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Certified Lead Auditor training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management process improvements including CAPA and corrective actions.
• Conduct quality audits, supplier performance reviews, and inspections.
• Support new product introductions with supplier quality input.
• Collaborate across Abbott sites to ensure compliance and timely documentation.
• Travel up to 25% domestically to support supplier management.

Skills

Quality systems

CAPA

Audits

Regulatory knowledge

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality) to oversee supplier quality systems and performance. You will drive CAPA, audits, and supplier improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation quality.

The role requires 5+ years in regulated environments, a science/engineering background, and ISO 13485 knowledge; travel up to 25% is expected.