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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 will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.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 Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the  EP Division.  In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the Supplier Quality Engineer I, you will be responsible to lead in establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices, which meet company and regulatory requirements. You´ll also provide engineering support for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection.

What You’ll Do

Leads in maintenance and improvement Abbott supplier quality program policies, procedures and forms.May supervise other Supplier Quality Technicians and or receiving inspection personnel.Provides guidance and training to Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing and Quality engineers in applying program requirements.Reviews and approves all supplied product drawings and component quality plans.Manages development of supplied product inspection procedures and first article requirements.Provides engineering guidance to Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis, measurement techniques, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.Assesses supplier capabilities through direct visits, technical discussions, directed testing and quality system audits.Proactively communicates quality issues to suppliers as needed through supplier quality system audits, supplier corrective action requests and technical discussions.Participates and provides engineering ownership for all supplied product Non-Conforming Material Reviews.Contributes and participates in supplier performance reviews.Evaluates and develops Supplied Data Agreement partnerships with suppliers.Applies sound engineering analysis and judgement to reduce the need for inspection in accordance to program policies.Works with Manufacturing engineering to assess and address purchased product issues.Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.Participate in supporting Supplier Assurance program requirements (e.g., represent the Supplier Assurance function as a Core Team Member).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM related career.6 months Quality Inspection experience or as equivalent an Internship in Receiving Inspection or Proficiency in computer applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint).Knowledge of Quality tools/methodologies, such as: (Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, Is/Is Not, etc.), Six Sigma or Process Control & Monitoring (SPC).Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485.Technical writing Knowledge.Ability to travel approximately 10-40%, including internationally.Advanced command of English language.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior medical device experience preferred.ASQ CQE, CQA or CSQP certificationExperience with SAP supply chain modules or similar ERP system.Basics statistics knowledge

SHIFT

ADMIN (Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)Works 100% on site.

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