Onsite Quality Control Technician - PPAP & Inspections

ABB; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure released parts meet specifications and quality standards. You will inspect parts from suppliers and internal production, applying standard test protocols and drawing requirements.

The role emphasizes PPAP reviews, first article inspections, and QC data reporting, with an onsite work model in the Smart Power division and collaboration with the Supplier Quality Engineer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 certifications in the QMS.
• Collecting and reporting incoming quality data and metrics such as PPM and reject rate

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Reading drawings & specifications

Measurement & inspection tools

Statistical analysis basics

Collaborative across departments

Continuous improvement tools

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure released parts meet specifications and quality standards. You will inspect parts from suppliers and internal production, applying standard test protocols and drawing requirements.

The role emphasizes PPAP reviews, first article inspections, and QC data reporting, with an onsite work model in the Smart Power division and collaboration with the Supplier Quality Engineer.