Engineer, Supplier Quality III (Temporary till August 2027)

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Support and follow up the suppliers to ensure that quality relevant materials and services meet
specifications and Company requirements.
Keep approved suppliers in compliance and document the entire process to meet the requirements of
regulatory agencies and QMR03 Supplier Controls policy.
Coordinate with other areas of the Company to comply with the procedures and goals established in the
area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Open, notify, track progress and close SCARs (supply corrective actions) to suppliers. Approve closure
of SCARS as Quality Contact in GTW system.
• Track blocked, on hold and quarantine materials to determine a material disposition to comply with
the business goals or metrics. Review and approve material disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Attend CoE of supplier metrics and supplier controls. Escalate to management any relevant issues,
corporate procedures changes and projects managed by CoE.
• Support and execute activities related to assigned projects, such as assurance of supply, new product
introduction, transfer products or process, sustaining and qualification of suppliers, supply change
notifications, etc.
• Receive change notifications from local and international suppliers and share them with the Global
GSQM department. Lead and evaluate the change by forming an interdisciplinary team that provides
support in the impact evaluation that may be generated in each of the company's departments.
• Preparation, coordination and execution of First Articles and Change Plans related to the evaluation of
materials affected by change notifications or new qualifications.
• Review that material specifications for new material qualification or material changes are adequate for
the incoming of the material.
• All other duties inherent to the position and those assigned by his/her immediate supervisor, including
opening and actions related to deviations, NC’s, CAPAS, DCC’s, CCs, AIAs, CFT meetings, TRs, FSFA and
internal audit responses.

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, industrial engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science or related career or a combination of equivalent career experience in supplier quality roles.
• English B2

EXPERIENCE

• 3 year of experience in regulated industries with expertise in supplier quality management.
• Experience as Supplier/Internal Auditor is a plus.
• Experience or certificates on electrical, mechanical, electronic, electromechanical field is a plus.

SKILLS 

• High knowledge in root cause determination tools, such as DMAIC or A3, among others and CAPA system.
• Advanced knowledge of Office applications (Windows)
• Ability to communicate written and oral ideas in a clear, concise and precise manner.
• Critical thinking and continous improvement.
• Negotiating
• Quality Management Systems/regulations (GMPs, QSR, FDA, ISO, CAPA).

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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