Quality Specialist (Materials focus)

ABB; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in the United States invites a Quality Specialist to lead testing protocols, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and support CAPA driven improvements in epoxy and urethane materials.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform audits, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold product quality and traceability at ABB's Pinetops facility.

Candidates should have a chemistry background, lab experience, and knowledge of QA methods; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with QA exposure.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and CAPA processes.
• Experience in a laboratory setting with test methodologies relevant to epoxy/urethane systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical verification of in-process epoxy and urethane systems to ensure formulation accuracy, cure characteristics, and compliance with documented specifications.
• Conduct incoming material inspections and confirmatory testing against Certificates of Analysis; apply acceptance criteria and control nonconforming product.
• Lead preventive and corrective actions (CAPA) based on chemical analysis results; utilize root cause analysis tools and update control plans to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and execute internal audits of processes, documentation, and records; issue findings and verify corrective action effectiveness; maintain ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Chemical testing

Document control

CAPA

Root cause analysis

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Laboratory Analyst or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

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

__

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Pinetops, NC

Your Role And Responsibilities

In the position of Quality Specialist you will act with Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Productivity to ensure that products and systems meet stated requirements. Reporting to the Quality Manager you will employ various testing protocols, analyze the results, and apply standards to ensure that good quality is maintained. You will assist in developing test protocols to investigate the integrity of new and current materials. In addition, you will maintain proper laboratory procedures.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Perform chemical verification of in-process epoxy and urethane systems to ensure formulation accuracy, cure characteristics, and compliance with documented specifications; maintain records per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conduct incoming material inspections and confirmatory testing (e.g., viscosity, solids, NCO content) against Certificates of Analysis; apply acceptance criteria and control nonconforming product per QMS procedures.
• Lead preventive and corrective actions (CAPA) based on chemical analysis results; utilize root cause analysis tools and update control plans to prevent recurrence, ensuring continual improvement per ISO 9001:2015; Evaluate laboratory capability and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements; develop justification reports and support implementation of validated methods to enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan and execute internal audits of processes, documentation, and records; issue findings, verify corrective action effectiveness, and contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance; Support Quality Management System (QMS) controls by maintaining documented procedures, training personnel, and preparing for customer and regulatory audits; ensure document control and traceability.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Laboratory Analyst or related field (preferred) PLUS minimum 2 years of experience
• Experience to include 1 year (preferred) in a laboratory setting with knowledge of test methodologies related to viscosity, density, gel time, etc.
• A solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Experience working with different methodologies of RCA and CAPA
• SAP experience, a plus
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More About Us

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.

Why ABB?

What's In It For You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affmeiative 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 the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affmeiative 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.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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.