Quality Engineering Specialist

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of supplier assessments and drive both corrective and preventive actions based on supplier maturity and performance levels. Each day you will manage operational supplier quality both on-site and off-site ensuring the thorough execution of supplier qualification and development processes. You will also showcase your expertise by managing the suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supplier Qualification & Onboarding: Conduct on-site audits and assessments to qualify new suppliers against compliance and quality standards. Lead the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in collaboration with engineering supply chain and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless supplier integration into the supply chain.
• Supplier Performance Management & Issue Resolution: Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality delivery development actions) through risk-based audits and provide actionable insights. Proactively identify and resolve supplier issues such as non-conforming materials or late deliveries by collaborating with suppliers to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement: Enhance supplier capabilities using Lean Six Sigma principles and data-driven assessments. Develop and execute tailored improvement plans with suppliers to drive continuous enhancement of their processes and performance.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Technical Leadership: Serve as a communication bridge between suppliers and internal teams across engineering quality operations supply chain and R&D. Apply technical expertise to ensure suppliers meet industry standards and align supplier activities with business objectives.

Qualifications for the role:

• Education/Certifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field (Preferred) with minimum 8 years experience OR Associates Degree with minimum 10 years experience and ability to travel 50-70%.
• Supplier Management Experience: Background in supplier qualifications audits performance monitoring and issue resolution with demonstrated ability to drive continuous supplier performance improvements.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Mindset: Understanding of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous; formal certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is valued but not required. Most importantly you demonstrate a commitment to process efficiency and continuous operational improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams across engineering quality operations supply chain and other functions aligning activities with business objectives.
• Communication Skills & External Partnership Focus: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in supplier or customer relations demonstrating ability to build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABBs NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year the division powers its customers from many industries with safe reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
• Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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