Quality Specialist

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB India Ltd in Bengaluru invites an experienced Quality Specialist to lead supplier quality, vendor development and incoming inspection for multiple manufacturing processes. You will drive PPAP, audits, and process controls to ensure supplier performance and compliance with ISO 9001:2015.

Based in Nelamangala, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct supplier qualifications, manage quality metrics like Cp/Cpk and OTD, and maintain certifications including IATF 16949 where

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 8–12 years of experience in Supplier Quality/QA within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in at least 2–3 processes: Injection Molding, Stamping, Resistance Welding, Plating.
• PPAP, APQP, PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA/Gauge R&R, GD&T, and supplier approvals.

Responsibilities

• Supplier qualification and development across molding, stamping, welding, and plating processes.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits; manage PPAP Level 0–5 for parts and changes.
• Manage IQC activities and material clearance via SAP UD; establish process-specific inspection standards.
• Lead 8D and root-cause analysis for supplier-related issues and ensure corrective action effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, UL, CE, RoHS, ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Vendor development

PPAP/APQP

PFMEA/FMEA

Control Plans

MSA/Gauge R&R

GD&T

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ZEISS CALYPSO

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: Quality & Operational Excellence Special

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. That's our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role The Quality Specialist – Supplier Quality, Vendor Development & Incoming Inspection is responsible for end-to-end supplier quality management for vendors engaged in manufacturing processes including Molding (Injection/Compression), Stamping, Resistance Welding, and Plating. This role encompasses vendor qualification, process development, quality audits, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) implementation, incoming material inspection, and corrective action management. This role demands solid knowledge in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation, dimensional metrology, process-specific quality parameters, supplier audits, PPAP methodologies, APQP/FMEA tools, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance within a manufacturing environment.

The work model for the role is: The role will support for the ABB India Ltd for Electrification, Smart Building Business to be based at Nelamangala, Bangalore India.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Supplier Qualification & Development – Evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers across Molding, Stamping, Resistance Welding, and Plating processes through capability assessments, process audits, quality system audits, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Audits & PPAP Management – Plan and conduct initial, periodic, and surveillance audits; manage PPAP Level 0–5 for new parts and engineering/process changes, reviewing PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, FAI, and PSW documentation.
• Incoming Quality & Process Control – Manage IQC activities and material clearance through SAP Usage Decision (UD), while establishing process-specific inspection standards and monitoring critical quality parameters, Cp/Cpk, SPC, and measurement system effectiveness.
• Supplier Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions – Manage supplier rejection, RGA, NC tracking, 8D corrective actions, SNCRP, root-cause analysis, and verification of corrective action effectiveness; support resolution of supplier-related customer complaints.
• Supplier Performance, Compliance & Quality Assurance – Lead supplier performance reviews, monitor Defect PPM, OTD, Cost, Cp/Cpk, and responsiveness, maintain quality documentation and certifications, and ensure compliance with applicable IEC, UL, CE, RoHS, ISO 9001:2015, and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications for the role

• B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience in at least 2–3 manufacturing processes, including Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Resistance Welding, and Plating.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in supplier audits, vendor assessments, process audits, and supplier qualification.
• Practical experience in PPAP, APQP, PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA/Gauge R&R, GD&T, and supplier approval processes.
• Mandatory proficiency in CMM operation and programming, using ZEISS CALYPSO, along with knowledge of dimensional and material testing.
• Experience in Switchgear, Electrical, Automobile, or Heavy Engineering industries, with knowledge/certification in ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949, Six Sigma/Lean, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and process-specific quality standards.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

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.