Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Abbott

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Diabetes CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (Master’s preferred)
  • 4–8 years of relevant experience, at least 2 of which in a regulated manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance of an effective Supplier Quality System
  • Monitor Supplier performance per associated performance requirements
  • Liaise on Suppliers quality issues and initiate/approve supplier corrective action Reports (SCARs) as required
  • Using problem solving tools, conduct and support investigations as they arise from quality events, product complaints or other sources from the quality system ensuring root cause is determined and appropriate CAPA actions implemented
  • Participate in Supplier Change Management and continuous improvement activities, including associated change control documents and Validation/Qualification activities
  • Ensure compliance of Supplier quality system documents including, but not limited to Non-Conformances, Deviations and Quality Assessments, to division and global policies and procedures
  • Mitigate risk by working with the Supplier to document Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
  • Comply with regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

Skills

Supplier Quality
Third Party Manufacturing
QA Leadership
SCAR
Root Cause Analysis
CAPA
Problem Solving
Supplier Performance Monitoring
Quality System

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

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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