ELDS Fabrication Inspector 1st shift

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Quality Specialist to lead testing protocols and adherence to quality standards on site in Mebane, NC. You will support supplier and production quality, assist training, and help improve test protocols for accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires reading technical drawings, using inspection tools, and communicating findings across departments. A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and familiarity with ISO 9001 are preferred. Some knowledge of ERP/MES systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Skilled with measurement and inspection tools.
• Experience with non-conformance documentation preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems (SAP preferred).
• Good attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test protocols to ensure parts and products meet requirements and customer expectations.
• Support quality control needs for supplier, production, testing, and validation.
• Assist in quality-related training promoting a passion for quality and integrity.
• Report quality issues data, ensuring adherence to quality management system.
• Collaborate to improve test protocols and capability for efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate metrics to determine compliance with requirements.
• Train local teams in QA and testing routines as part of control plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt (certification)

Tools

SAP

Measurement/inspection tools

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 Specialist

The work model for the role is:

Onsite, Mebane, NC

Your role and responsibilities:

• Conducts test protocols, as assigned, to ensure the parts, products, and systems meet specified requirements and customer expectations for incoming, manufacturing or final inspection quality, as applicable.
• Supports quality control needs and activities for supplier quality, production quality, testing, and validation, as applicable in the local organization.
• Assists in specific quality-related training, promoting a passion for quality and integrity in all actions, with a focus on result orientation.
• Reports quality issues data, ensuring adherence to quality management system at all stages.
• Collaborates in improving existing test protocols and capability, resulting in greater efficiency, and accuracy.
• Evaluates quantitative metrics that provide descriptive data for the determination of compliance with requirements.
• Trains local operational teams in quality assurance and testing routines and verifies that testing is performed as a part of the specified control plans.

Qualifications for the role:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Skilled in using measurement and inspection tools.
• Experience with non-conformance documentation preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to safely use a ladder and lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Inspector or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt are a plus.

Why ABB?

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll 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 Aff…

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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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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