Abbott 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.

As part of the medical device business, our Vascular division has an industry-leading pipeline and a comprehensive portfolio of market-leading products for cardiac and vascular care, including products for coronary artery disease, vessel closure and endovascular disease. Our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people.

Working at Abbott

At 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 ofEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA 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

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for Supplier Quality Auditor, based on-site in Temecula, CA.

In this role, the incumbent:

Performs on-site quality assessments of new suppliers, as required, and ensures appropriate corrective action response to findings.Performs quality system and manufacturing process audits to applicable standards, regulations and company procedures /policies.Prepares audit reports that establish the outcome of the audit and detail the non-conformances identified during the audit.Tracks audit results, including corrective actions, and provide follow-up to these actions, as required.Conducts supplier certification activities to upgrade eligible approved suppliers to certified supplier status.Supports third party and regulatory agency inspections as needed.Communicates effectively and efficiently by both written and oral modes.Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external customers.Supports opportunities for improvements and contribute to solutions.Ensures that the Division Approved Supplier List is maintained and accurate.Assesses potential new suppliers and service providers for quality and quality system capabilities through the execution of on-site or desk top audits, and review of other objective evidence, as required.Communicates Division approval requirements to supplier and monitors feedback per project timelines.

Education and Experience You’ll Bring

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience2 years related work experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or another quality managed industryWorking knowledge of applicable regulations such as FDA QSR, ISO, MDD, &/or IVDDWell developed written, oral and interpersonal skills

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* 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 $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.