ELSP Quality Control Technician

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a quality inspector to ensure parts meet drawing and PPAP requirements before release to customers. You will inspect parts using gauges and CMM, review supplier documentation, and coordinate nonconformances with the quality team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Onsite role within the Smart Power division, you will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain QMS records, and support supplier quality activities while collaborating across departments to

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the US legally.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Skilled with measurement tools.
• Experience with non-conformance documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards is preferred.
• ERP or MES experience (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review supplier PPAP documentation for ABB requirements.
• Perform first article inspections on new and changed parts.
• Track and update PPAP status for new parts and engineering changes.
• Set up receiving inspection plans and verify incoming material conformance.
• Inspect purchased parts using gauges and CMM to drawing requirements.
• Document nonconformances and initiate SCARs to the Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Coordinate internal sorts, containment and rework of suspect material.
• Maintain supplier quality records, deviations and certificates in the QMS.
• Collect and report incoming quality data and metrics (PPM, reject rate).

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gauges

CMM

SAP / MES systems

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:

Production Development Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspect and test parts, products, and systems sourced from suppliers and internally produced. Each day, you will ensure that only compliant items are released to the next stage and finally delivered to the customer. You will also showcase your expertise by employing standard test protocols and applying specifications to ensure quality.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Smart Power division in Mebane, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Reviewing supplier PPAP documentation for completeness against ABB requirements.
• Performing first article inspections on new and changed purchased parts.
• Tracking and updating PPAP status for new parts and engineering changes in the system.
• Setting up receiving inspection plans and verifying incoming material conformance.
• Inspecting purchased parts using gauges, CMM and other measurement tools to drawing requirements.
• Documenting nonconformances and initiating requests for SCARs to the Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Segregating, tagging and processing nonconforming material through MRB.
• Coordinating internal sorts, containment and rework of suspect purchased material.
• Maintaining supplier quality records, deviations and certificates in the QMS.
• Collecting and reporting incoming quality data and metrics such as PPM and reject rate

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Authorized to work in the US legally
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Practical experience with applicable software
• 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.

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 Affimitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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