Continuous Improvement Specialist

ABB; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bangalore is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen our LV switchgear quality and leakage-free delivery. You will lead QMS audits, support ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and drive First Pass Yield improvements across processes, products, and tests.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll coordinate customer and certification audits (UL/CSA/CCC/ISO) and operate advanced test equipment to validate durability, electrical performance, and safety of ACBs, MCCBs, relays

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.
• Proficient with quality tools and problem-solving methods.
• Experience with LV switchgear including MCCB, ACB, contactors, and relays.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements through audits and QMS in line with ISO 9001:2015.
• Monitor inspections for LV products and develop quality/control plans.
• Define procedures and support QMS documentation with process controls.
• Coordinate customer audits, FAT, and certification audits (UL, CSA, CCC, ISO).
• Operate and analyze test equipment for mechanical/electrical endurance and tests.

Skills

FMEA

7 QC tools

5S

5Why

Kaizen

Poka-Yoke

SPC

DMAIC

8D

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscope (CRO)

HV impulse tester

Environmental chamber

Short-circuit tester

Job description

Job Description:

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll 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:

Senior Manager - Manufacturing Quality Assurance

What we believe in

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Thats our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities

You will be working as Quality Assurance Specialist reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager for the Electrification Business Area for Smart Power Division based in Bangalore.

The work model for the role is #Li-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implement improvements through Process, Product, Dock, and QMS audits in line with ISO 9001:2015.
• Monitor in-process and final inspections for LV products (ACB, MCCB, Contactors, Relays) and develop Quality/Control Plans and CTQs.
• Define procedures and support QMS documentation while monitoring process controls and First Pass Yield improvements.
• Coordinate customer audits, FAT, and certification audits (UL, CSA, CCC, ISO) as per IEC/catalogue specifications.
• Operate and analyze test equipment (mechanical/electrical endurance, HV impulse, CRO, environmental, short circuit testing).

Qualifications for the role

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, 7 QC tools, 5S, 5Why, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SPC, DMAIC, and 8D.
• Proficient analytical skills with practical problem-solving capability.
• Experience with Low Voltage switchgears including MCCB, ACB, Contactors, and Thermal Overload Relays.
• Good know-how of LV switchgear products with the ability to solve complex issues.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for team and cross-functional collaboration.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.