Supplier Quality and Development Engineer (SQE/SDE)

ABB; Benito Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico seeks a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer to lead supplier assessments and drive corrective and preventive actions based on supplier maturity and performance levels. You will manage on-site and off-site supplier quality activities and KPIs, contributing to electrification initiatives within the Juarez area.

You will coordinate with buyers for supplier engagement, manage PPAP/part approvals, and drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering fields specified.
• 5+ years in supplier audits and incoming inspection.
• Knowledge of APQP, AIAG Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, PPAP).
• ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949 auditor certification.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Black Belt is a plus.
• Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier part approvals and PPAP related activities with cross-functional teams.
• Address quality, delivery, and non-conforming issues with suppliers promptly.
• Collaborate with buyers to engage suppliers and prepare claims cases as needed.
• Ensure thorough supplier development processes to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

English proficiency

Root cause analysis

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Power BI

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

Supplier Quality and Development Engineer (SQE/SDE)

Your Role And Responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of supplier assessments, 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 supplier’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business in Juarez, Nuevo Leon.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Driving approval process for supplier parts, materials, and project subcontractor services, as applicable, involving collaboration with other functions/experts, encompassing activities like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites.
• Leading in promptly addressing supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non-compliant products, or project services.
• Working together with buyers to engage suppliers and prepare claims cases when necessary.
• Ensuring required supplier development processes are thoroughly executed to drive continuous improvement of the supplier base.

Qualifications For The Role (Mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electrical automation or related engineering.
• 5+ Year experience in experience working in supplier audits and incoming inspection process.
• Strong knowledge of APQP process qualification (Copper, aluminum & coatings), AIAG guidelines & Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, PPAP, etc.)
• Certified auditor ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/TS 16949.
• Knowledge in GD&T.
• Experience in project management in the quality area.
• Experience & knowledge in SAP, Minitab and Power BI desired.
• Problem Solving tools / Root cause analysis (8Ds, RCA, 6S, A3).
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma. (Green Belt Certification). (Black Belt is a plus).
• Advanced English.

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