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. Senior Supplier Development Quality Engineer are responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection. Supplier Development Quality Engineers drive improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. This position contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet Abbott and regulatory requirements. Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals. What You’ll Work On Assesses supplier capabilities through direct visits, technical discussions, directed testing and quality system audits Participate in supporting Supplier Development Quality program requirements (e.g., represent the Supplier Development Quality function as a Core Team Member) Reviews new design specifications and provides inputs for component quality and manufacturability Mitigates risk by working with the Suppliers to document Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, and Control Plans Reviews and approves supplied product drawings and component quality plans Reviews and provides product inspection procedures and first article requirements Manages Supplier Change Requests, leading a cross-functional team. Provides engineering guidance to Abbott Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis, measurement techniques, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures Proactively communicates quality issues to suppliers as needed through supplier quality system audits, supplier corrective action requests and technical discussions Contributes and participates in supplier performance reviews Works with Manufacturing engineering to assess and address purchased product issues Attend and/or lead supplier audits at suppliers. 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 Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education 5 years of experience Preferred Qualifications Previous Med Device experience preferred