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Abbott · 4 hours ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

United States - California - San Diego

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $141K/yr

3+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role is responsible for leading supplier quality initiatives, including strategic supplier audits and performance improvement, while ensuring compliance with global standards.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute a robust, risk‑based supplier audit schedule aligned with internal and regulatory requirements

Lead complex supplier audits with professionalism and influence, ensuring supplier alignment and clear understanding of expectations

Create audit plans, manage supplier communication, and ensure timely completion of all audits‑related activities

Drive Supplier CAPA/SCAR activities to effective closure with strong verification of objective evidence

Apply expert knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, QSR, and other ISO/FDA requirements; ISO Lead Auditor preferred

Lead supplier qualification and requalification, including risk-based assessments and performance monitoring

Evaluate supplier risks and performance, escalate issues, and drive systemic improvements across the supply base

Issue and manage SCARs tied to audit findings or internal product quality issues

Analyze and present supplier performance metrics to CAPA boards and site leadership

Use strong critical thinking to identify trends, verify root causes, and influence suppliers toward effective corrective action

Communicate audit results and quality risks clearly to suppliers and internal stakeholders

Influence strong supplier engagement and accountability through data-driven insights and relationship-building

Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier quality, compliance, and operational efficiency

Qualification

ISO 9001ISO 13485QSRSupplier Quality ManagementBachelor's DegreeCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science, or related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or related roles in a regulated industry (medical device, diagnostics, pharma, aerospace, etc.)

Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, QSR, and general supplier quality system standards

Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex supplier issues and build strong supplier relationships

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills

Ability to work with integrity, maintain professionalism, and represent Abbott effectively during supplier interactions