Quality Technician

ABB Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an onsite Quality role in Richmond, VA to support the Quality team in implementing a quality system, conducting audits, establishing controls, training on tools and methodologies, and reporting KPIs and customer cases.

You will train local teams, maintain process documentation, and ensure data accuracy for materials, products and processes. Reports to Integrated Production Unit Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (mechanical/electrical engineering preferred) and 2 years of experience in manufacturing/production environment or combination of education and work experience.
• Recent experience focusing on production quality management activities, including inspections, audits and performance monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Lean Six Sigma familiarity is a plus; eager to learn and apply improvement approaches.
• Analytical aptitude with strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong cross-functional communication to influence internal/external stakeholders.
• Flexible to work in any shifts.

Responsibilities

• Report quality issues data and ensure adherence to quality management system at all stages.
• Acquire and report quality metrics and KPIs accurately for local process management.
• Utilize measurement systems to reflect characteristics of materials, products, systems, and processes.
• Train local operational teams on quality management elements and promote improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data collection

Cross-functional communication

Training

Quality management

Auditing

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Associate degree (mechanical/electrical engineering preferred)

2 years experience in manufacturing/production

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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:

Integrated Production Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist the Quality team in implementing and maintaining a quality system, including conducting audits, establishing controls, training on tools and methodologies. Each day, you will support activities related to quality management within the organizational unit. You will also showcase your expertise by reporting quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and customer cases and maintaining process documentation. The work model for the role is: onsite This role is contributing to the ELSP Critical Power in Richmond VA. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Reporting quality issues data, ensuring adherence to quality management system at all stages.
• Acquiring and reporting quality metrics and KPIs accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate the analysis and management of local processes.
• Utilizing measurement systems to produce data that reflect the accurate characteristics of materials, products, systems, and processes.
• Training local operational teams on relevant elements of quality management, supporting implementation, and promoting opportunities for improvement.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Associate degree (mechanical/electrical engineering preferred) and 2 years of experience in manufacturing/production environment OR combination of education and work experience. *Recent professional experience focusing on production quality management activities, from inspections and audits to performance monitoring, and knows how to drive results. *Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP. *Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus, but more importantly, you're eager to learn and apply these approaches to make processes better. *Analytical aptitude and thinking, strong data collection and analytical skills *Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence and align both internal and external stakeholders. *Flexible to work in any shifts.

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.

Ready to make an impact?