Abbott 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. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

As the Supplier Quality Engineer II, you’ll be responsible for conducting supplier audits, qualifying new suppliers, and monitoring the performance of current suppliers. Must be able to handle supplier audit situations and interactions in a tactful, professional and effective manner.

What You’ll Work On

Supplier Audits Develop and execute to a supplier audit schedule per current requirements.Develop audit plans and associated supplier communications.Approve and monitor Supplier CAPA plans and activities to closure including objective evidence of effectiveness.ISO lead auditor certification or equivalent is preferred.Qualify and then monitor supplier performance Per current requirements perform activities that will qualify new suppliers and monitor current supplier base to ensure the status of the suppliers is correct.Work with suppliers as needed to ensure their performance is acceptable per site requirements.Work with Design and Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing and IQA when qualifying and monitoring supplier performance.CAPA Through the supplier audits and internal issues with supplier product, issue SCARs for supplier corrective/preventive action activities.Analyze Supplier information and present supplier metrics to appropriate CAPA boards.Demonstrated writing and communication skills are required for this position.A thorough understanding of the ISO/QSRs and the ability to apply that knowledge with an understanding of business operations to achieve regulatory compliance is needed.Must be able to explain audit results and influence other's understandings of audit observations in a tactful and professional manner.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other related area2 - 5 years experience in technical or other QA related position

Preferred Qualifications

2- 5 years experience in medical device or similar regualted industry

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.