Abbott Laboratories
Staff Component Supplier Quality Engineer
Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
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ApplyLocations: United States - California - Santa ClaraTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob Requisition ID: 31101844Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at AbbottAt 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’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.The
Staff Component Supplier Quality Engineer
drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers, acceptance criteria for materials and component qualification at the supplier. Provides technical support to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Project focused, specifically on cost and risk reductions. Component Engineer role is integral to new supplier/component development.What You’ll Work OnIn support of New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, work with design engineers and suppliers to optimize design drawings and supplier manufacturing processes so that high quality parts are consistently delivered.Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers on process validations, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, and process development.Identify and prioritize parts (components and assemblies) requiring supplier development activities.Review, understand and incorporate technical design risk assessments into the part evaluation process.Lead the technical aspects of Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions with suppliers.Promote a culture of structured problem solving with suppliers.Monitor and control the progress of supplier engineering projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed.Assist Supplier Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop Component Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (CFMEA). Responsible for filing the completed documents.Assist suppliers in developing final test requirements to ensure products meet specifications.Work with the Incoming Quality Control department to evaluate parts and resolve issues.Provide technical support to product cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.Escalate potential supplier manufacturing and compliance issues.Provide technical support in failure analysis, re-design and drawing updates for discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns.Travel to supplier sites as necessary.AccountabilityWorks on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.May lead a project team.Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval.Initiates or maintains work schedule.Establishes priorities of work assignments.Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.QualificationsBachelor's degree (Engineering preferred) plus 6+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Advanced degree preferred.Experience with manufacturing processes, including machining, extrusion, molding, welding. Experience with GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), quality measurement techniques and use of SolidWorks.Experience with process validation, 6-sigma root cause analysis and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP preferred.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is:
$109,300.00 – $218,500.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:
Operations QualityDIVISION:
SH Structural HeartLOCATION:
United States > Santa Clara: Building A - SCADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 5% of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday).
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ApplyLocations: United States - California - Santa ClaraTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob Requisition ID: 31101844Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at AbbottAt 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’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.The
Staff Component Supplier Quality Engineer
drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers, acceptance criteria for materials and component qualification at the supplier. Provides technical support to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Project focused, specifically on cost and risk reductions. Component Engineer role is integral to new supplier/component development.What You’ll Work OnIn support of New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, work with design engineers and suppliers to optimize design drawings and supplier manufacturing processes so that high quality parts are consistently delivered.Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers on process validations, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, and process development.Identify and prioritize parts (components and assemblies) requiring supplier development activities.Review, understand and incorporate technical design risk assessments into the part evaluation process.Lead the technical aspects of Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions with suppliers.Promote a culture of structured problem solving with suppliers.Monitor and control the progress of supplier engineering projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed.Assist Supplier Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop Component Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (CFMEA). Responsible for filing the completed documents.Assist suppliers in developing final test requirements to ensure products meet specifications.Work with the Incoming Quality Control department to evaluate parts and resolve issues.Provide technical support to product cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.Escalate potential supplier manufacturing and compliance issues.Provide technical support in failure analysis, re-design and drawing updates for discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns.Travel to supplier sites as necessary.AccountabilityWorks on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.May lead a project team.Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval.Initiates or maintains work schedule.Establishes priorities of work assignments.Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.QualificationsBachelor's degree (Engineering preferred) plus 6+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Advanced degree preferred.Experience with manufacturing processes, including machining, extrusion, molding, welding. Experience with GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), quality measurement techniques and use of SolidWorks.Experience with process validation, 6-sigma root cause analysis and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP preferred.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is:
$109,300.00 – $218,500.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:
Operations QualityDIVISION:
SH Structural HeartLOCATION:
United States > Santa Clara: Building A - SCADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 5% of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday).
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