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Staff Supplier Development Quality Engineer

Staff Supplier Development Quality Engineer

AbbottPlano, Texas, United States
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

As the Specialist in Medical Device Processes, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in developing suppliers and supplier processes.

What You’ll Work On

  • Reviews design specifications and provides inputs for component quality and manufacturability.
  • Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues. Mitigates risk by working with the Suppliers to document Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
  • Assesses supplier capabilities and quality through direct visits, technical discussions, directed testing and audits
  • Leads highly complex supplier change requests.
  • Provides engineering guidance to Abbott Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis, measurement techniques, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.
  • Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
  • Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Abbott supplier quality program policies, procedures and forms.
  • Complies with U.S. 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.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
  • May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree
  • Minimum 7 years of experience
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 10 years' experience in manufacturing / process or R&D engineering