Quality Specialist Management Systems

ABB; Napier; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Critical Power in Napier, New Zealand, is seeking a Quality Manager to drive the Quality Management System implementation (ISO 9001) and build capabilities to control products and systems to meet requirements.

You will collaborate with local functions, lead audits, and use data analytics to prevent issues, enable continuous improvement, and help reach world-class performance while working onsite.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience implementing quality management systems.
• Experience in power system manufacturing environments.
• Expertise with ISO 9001 and internal audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities implementing the quality management system in your area.
• Identify and address risks and opportunities related to quality.
• Report quality performance and ensure QMS adherence.
• Perform internal audits and analyze data to identify risks and non-conformances.
• Apply corrective and preventive actions and close solutions.
• Provide quality training to local teams and document processes.
• Facilitate resolution of customer cases with root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Internal Auditing

Six Sigma

Lean principles

Quality data analytics

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Quality data analytics tools

Quality management software

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.

Quality Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the Quality Management System implementation (based on ISO 9001) and develop the necessary capabilities to control products and systems to meet the internal, customer and industry requirements, in a cost effective and safe working environment. Each day, you will assist the organization in achieving the right mix of prevention, continuous improvement, robust root cause analysis, quick response, and sustainable solutions to problems. You will also showcase your expertise by collaborating with local functions that impact the quality results to reach the targets for the organizational unit and aim for world-class performance.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Critical Power Division in Napier, New Zealand. Main stakeholders are internal quality teams, plant management, production supervisors, customer quality representatives.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading all activities relevant to quality management system requirements implementation in your area of responsibility.
• Assisting in continuously identifying and addressing risks and opportunities related to quality management in the local organization.
• Reporting quality performance, ensuring the Quality Management System is adhered to at all stages.
• Performing internal audits and using Quality data analytics from all parts of the operation to identify risks, failures and non-conformances within the local operations, its suppliers and customers.
• Assisting in the application of appropriate corrective and preventive action and manages solutions to closure.
• Providing Quality training to local teams and enabling them to define and document processes that are efficient and under control.
• Facilitating resolution of customer cases by following a robust root cause analysis and implementing preventive and corrective actions.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are highly skilled in quality management systems and quality methodologies, such as ISO 9001, Internal Auditing, Six Sigma, or Lean principles.
• You have 8+ years of experience in implementing quality management system, preferably in power system manufacturing environments.
• You are proficient in quality management system with software platforms and data analytics tools relevant to the role.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• You hold a degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You are at ease communicating in English and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You are flexible for extended work following urgent requirements, as necessary.

More About Us

ABB Critical 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. Portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. The Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. ABB Ability Energy Manager is a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

ABB is a global leader in technology and innovation with a presence across New Zealand, supporting customers in energy distribution, automation, and electrification. Our mission is to energize the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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