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Engineer, QA II

AbbVie


Job Location:

Heredia - Costa Rica

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

  • Open notify and track progress SCARs (supply corrective actions) to suppliers. Approve the corrective actions from the supplier and confirm with submitted evidence that committed activities were met
  • Notify alerts to suppliers based on trend analysis supplier metrics (supplier performance) or defects found during manufacturing or complaints processes. Perform follow-up of supplier notice alert when needed.
  • Track blocked on hold and quarantine materials to determine a material disposition to comply with 
    the business goals or metrics. Define and execute material disposition of non-conforming materials.
  • Update and review the supplier metrics which show the quality performance of local and global 
    suppliers. Present monthly data to management.
  • Encourage suppliers to comply with periodic review and maintenance requirements for supplier 
    qualification such as Quality Agreements (QTA) quality questionnaires (survey or self-assessment 
    QQ) supplier audit Supply chain maps change notification etc. Coordinate with the supplier the 
    completion and submission of QQ QTA and material documentation.
  • Support and track the annual schedule of supplier audits (on site or quality questionnaire) to assure 
    that they are executed and completed on time. Present monthly status or supplier audit results to 
    management.
  • Provide corporate auditors with information needed about supplier performance SCARs CoC 
    material specifications and receival verification process as part of preparation of an incoming audit. 
    Perform any assessment or action needed as a result of supplier audits.
  • Maintain ASL (Approved Supplier Lits in GTW) and S/4 system updated as the result of supplier 
    qualifications change control actions new material qualifications or projects activities.
  • Train contractors and consultants in the procedure of quality standards requirements and GMPs
  • All other duties inherent to the position and those assigned by his/her immediate supervisor including opening or closure of actions related to deviations NCs CAPAS DCCs CCs AIAs OMR presentations and internal audit responses.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelors 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 rols.
  • English B1

EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year of experience in regulated industries. Expertise in supplier quality management is a plus.

SKILLS:

  • Knowledge on root cause determination tools such as DMAIC or A3 among others.
  • 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

Información adicional :

AbbVie es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y se compromete a operar con integridad impulsar la innovación transformar vidas y servir a nuestra comunidad. Empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades veteranos y discapacitados.

 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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