Supplier Quality Engineer III (Temporary until August 2027)

About the role

AbbVie is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer III in Heredia, Costa Rica, on a temporary basis until August 2027. The role supports and follows up with suppliers so that quality-relevant materials and services meet specifications and company requirements, keeps approved suppliers compliant and documents the process to meet regulatory agency and QMR03 Supplier Controls policy requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Open, track and close supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and approve their closure as Quality Contact in the GTW system.
• Track blocked, on-hold and quarantined materials, determine material disposition and review and approve dispositions of non-conforming materials.
• Attend CoE meetings on supplier metrics and supplier controls, and escalate relevant issues, procedure changes and projects to management.
• Support and run assigned projects such as supply assurance, new product introduction, transfer products or processes, supplier sustaining and qualification, and supply change notifications.
• Receive change notifications from local and international suppliers, share them with the Global GSQM department, and lead and evaluate changes through an interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare, coordinate and execute first articles and change plans, and review material specifications for new qualifications or changes.
• Handle deviations, NCs, CAPAs, DCCs, CCs, AIAs, CFT meetings, TRs, FSFA and internal audit responses, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, industrial, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience in supplier quality roles.
• English at B2 level.
• 3 years of experience in regulated industries with supplier quality management expertise.
• Experience as Supplier/Internal Auditor and certificates in electrical, mechanical, electronic or electromechanical fields are a plus.

Required skills

• Root cause analysis tools such as DMAIC or A3 and CAPA systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows office applications.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulations (GMP, QSR, FDA, ISO).
• Clear written and oral communication, critical thinking, continuous improvement and negotiation.