Supplier Quality Engineer
Western DigitalSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience (inferred from "Minimum 5 years o" – likely relevant quality engineering or supplier development experience)
- Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
- Ability to maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of division supplier development quality program policies, procedures, and forms
- Provide coaching and mentoring for technical team personnel
- Provide guidance and training to Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers in applying program requirements
- Review and approve all supplied product drawings and component quality plans
- Manage development of supplied product inspection procedures and first article requirements
- Provide engineering guidance to division Receiving Inspection, including statistical analysis, measurement techniques, Gage R&R studies, and inspection procedures
- Assess supplier capabilities through direct visits, technical discussions, directed testing, and quality system audits
- Proactively communicate quality issues to suppliers through supplier quality system audits, supplier corrective action requests, and technical discussions
- Participate and provide engineering ownership for all supplied product Non-Conforming Material Reviews
- Contribute and participate in supplier performance reviews
- Evaluate and develop Supplied Data Agreement partnerships with suppliers
- Apply sound engineering analysis and judgment to reduce the need for inspection in accordance with program policies
- Work with Manufacturing engineering to assess and address purchased product issues
- Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
- Design and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvement
- Participate in or lead teams in supporting Supplier Development Quality program requirements (e.g., represent the Supplier Development Quality function as a Core Team Member)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits does Abbott offer?
Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.
Is this position remote or onsite?
This position works out of the Irvine, CA location on the EP (Electrophysiology) Quality team.
What are the key responsibilities for this role?
The role involves supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance monitoring, receiving inspection, developing supplier quality programs, coaching team personnel, providing training, reviewing drawings and quality plans, managing inspections, assessing suppliers, communicating quality issues, and participating in reviews.
What is the company culture like at Abbott?
Abbott emphasizes work that matters, personal growth, learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates will have expertise in supplier quality engineering, including supplier audits, corrective actions, statistical analysis, Gage R&R studies, inspection procedures, and the ability to provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to cross-functional teams.
Abbott
Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices
About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.
Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees