Supplier Quality Engineer III (12‑month contract)

About the role

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer III to support and ensure that supplier‑provided materials and services meet AbbVie’s specifications and regulatory requirements. This 12‑month fixed‑term position will involve close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support and follow up suppliers to ensure quality‑relevant materials and services meet specifications and company requirements.
• Maintain approved supplier compliance and document processes to satisfy regulatory agencies and internal policies.
• Open, track, and close Supply Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and approve their closure in the GTW system.
• Monitor blocked, on‑hold, and quarantine materials and determine appropriate disposition.
• Review and approve material disposition of non‑conforming items.
• Participate in supplier metrics and controls meetings, escalating issues as needed.
• Support projects such as supply assurance, new product introduction, product transfers, supplier qualification, and supply change notifications.
• Receive and evaluate change notifications from local and international suppliers, leading interdisciplinary impact assessments.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute First Articles and Change Plans for material changes or new qualifications.
• Review material specifications for new qualifications or changes and handle related deviations, CAPAs, audits, and internal responses.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, industrial engineering, biotechnology, or chemistry.
• English proficiency B2+ (C1 preferred).
• Minimum three years of experience in regulated industries with supplier quality management expertise.
• Experience as a supplier or internal auditor is a plus.
• Certificates or experience in electrical, mechanical, electronic, or electromechanical fields are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of root‑cause analysis tools such as DMAIC or A3.

Required skills

• DMAIC
• A3
• Supplier Quality Management
• Supplier Auditing
• SCAR handling