Sr. Supplier Development Quality Engineer

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

Senior Supplier Development Quality Engineer are responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection. Supplier Development Quality Engineers drive improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. This position contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet Abbott and regulatory requirements. Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct supplier quality system audits and on-site assessments to evaluate capabilities and compliance.

Own and execute CAPA processes : initiate, manage, and close corrective and preventive actions related to supplier issues.

Support Supplier Development Quality programs as a core team member.

Collaborate with suppliers to develop Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, and Control Plans to mitigate risk.

Approve supplied product drawings, component quality plans, and inspection procedures.

Manage Supplier Change Requests , leading cross-functional teams.

Provide engineering guidance for receiving inspection, including statistical analysis and measurement techniques.

Communicate quality issues proactively through audits, corrective action requests, and technical discussions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education

5 years of experience

Preferred Qualification :

Extensive auditing experience , preferably in supplier quality audits .

Strong understanding of CAPA ownership and execution .

Ability to travel up to 50% for supplier visits and audits.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.