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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Engineer – Supplier Quality 3

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
ContractHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, industrial engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, or a related career, or equivalent career experience in supplier quality roles.
  • Three years of experience in regulated industries with expertise in supplier quality management.
  • English proficiency at B2 level.
  • Knowledge of root-cause determination tools such as DMAIC or A3, and of a CAPA system.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications on Windows.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and regulations, including GMPs, QSR, FDA, ISO, and CAPA.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and precisely in writing and orally.
  • Critical thinking, continuous improvement, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support and follow up with suppliers to ensure quality-relevant materials and services meet specifications and company requirements.
  • Keep approved suppliers compliant and document the process to meet regulatory-agency requirements and the QMR03 Supplier Controls policy.
  • Coordinate with other company areas to meet the procedures and goals established for the area.
  • Open, notify, track progress on, and close supplier corrective action requests (SCARs); approve SCAR closure as the Quality Contact in the GTW system.
  • Track blocked, on-hold, and quarantined materials to determine dispositions aligned with business goals or metrics; review and approve dispositions of non-conforming materials.
  • Attend Centers of Excellence (CoE) meetings on supplier metrics and supplier controls, and escalate relevant issues, corporate procedure changes, and CoE-managed projects to management.
  • Support and execute assigned projects, including assurance of supply, new product introduction, product or process transfers, supplier sustaining and qualification, and supply change notifications.
  • Receive change notifications from local and international suppliers and share them with the Global Supplier Quality Management department.
  • Lead and evaluate supplier changes by forming an interdisciplinary team to assess potential impacts across company departments.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and execute First Articles and Change Plans to evaluate materials affected by change notifications or new qualifications.
  • Review material specifications for new material qualifications or material changes to ensure they are adequate for incoming materials.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor, including opening and taking actions related to deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, DCCs, CCs, AIAs, CFT meetings, TRs, FSFA, and internal audit responses.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a supplier or internal auditor.
  • Experience or certificates in electrical, mechanical, electronic, or electromechanical fields.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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