Quality Engineering Senior

Abbott Structural Heart Team Supplier Development Quality EngineerAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Supplier Development Quality Engineer responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection. Contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet company and regulatory requirements.What You'll Work OnContributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of division supplier development quality program policies, procedures and forms.May provide coaching and mentoring for technical team personnel.Provides guidance and training to Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing and Quality engineers in applying program requirements.Reviews and approves all supplied product drawings and component quality plans.Manages development of supplied product inspection procedures and first article requirements.Provides engineering guidance to division Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis, measurement techniques, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.Assesses supplier capabilities through direct visits, technical discussions, directed testing and quality system audits.Proactively communicates quality issues to suppliers as needed through supplier quality system audits, supplier corrective action requests and technical discussions.Participates and provides engineering ownership for all supplied product Non-Conforming Material Reviews.Contributes and participates in supplier performance reviews.Evaluates and develops Supplied Data Agreement partnerships with suppliers.Applies sound engineering analysis and judgment to reduce the need for inspection in accordance to program policies.Works with Manufacturing engineering to assess and address purchased product issues.Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issuesDesign and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvementParticipate in or lead teams in supporting Supplier Development Quality program requirements (e.g., represent the Supplier Development Quality function as a Core Team Member)Complies with U.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Required QualificationsMinimum 5 years of related experience in supply chain, planning, or operations.Medical device industry experience preferred.Background in engineering and use of quality tools/methodologies.Experience with SAP and maintaining master data integrity.Proven project management and leadership capabilities.Advanced computer skills including data analysis and report writing.Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other improvement methodologies.Willingness to potentially travel 10%, including internationally.