Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Abbott seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for its New Brighton, Minnesota Structural Heart team. The role focuses on supplier selection, material qualification, and performance evaluation while developing quality engineering systems and practices. Responsibilities include managing supplier audits, receiving inspection protocols, non-conformance reviews, and providing technical guidance across purchasing, R&D, and manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality program policies, procedures, and forms
• Review and approve supplied product drawings and component quality plans
• Assess supplier capabilities through audits, technical discussions, and directed testing
• Manage development of inspection procedures and first article requirements
• Participate in non-conforming material reviews and supplier performance evaluations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years supply chain, planning, or operations experience
• Engineering background with quality tools and methodologies knowledge
• Strong FDA regulations, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 knowledge
• SAP experience and master data integrity maintenance capability
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other improvement methodologies experience
• Medical device industry experience preferred

Compensation: $78,000–$156,000 base