Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing sector is seeking a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer in Richmond, VA. This entry-level, full-time position involves driving supplier qualifications, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Willingness to travel less than 30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive the supplier qualification/re-qualification process.
• Perform supplier audits and develop corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on cost savings.

Skills

Risk Mitigation

Supplier Performance Evaluations

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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This position reports to
Supplier Quality Assurance Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will drive the supplier qualification/re-qualification process and ensure the supply base is and remains fully qualified and compliant. Support supplier onboarding (buyer responsible). Conduct risk assessments and plan and execute, or oversee, required supplier assessments including reporting and non-conformance management. Verify effective closure of assessment non-conformances. Ensure suppliers comply with ABB Supplier Code of Conduct, ethics, corporate governance, standards, and regulations. Collaborate with category teams, responsible buyers, Quality & Operations, Sustainability/HSE, R&D/Engineering, and project teams. Represent the ‘Voice of Supplier’ and ‘Voice of Customer’ within ABB. The role is onsite in Richmond, VA, contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform supplier audits, develop and follow up on corrective actions.
• Review documentation, processes, and controls for Part Qualification and PPAP. Coordinate first article inspections and testing.
• Monitor performance of subcontractors and outsourcing, create performance reports, and lead continuous improvements.
• Lead and support non-conforming materials issues with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement projects, focusing on cost savings and supplier performance.
• Develop targeted suppliers for ongoing conformity and quality improvements.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to ensure conformance with customer and ABB requirements, and implement category strategies.
• Experience in risk mitigation and supplier performance evaluations.
• Willingness to travel less than 30%.
• Must have valid work authorization for the US.

About us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions supporting data centers, industrial plants, and infrastructure. We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our global impact.

Additional info

Position is entry level, full-time, in the Quality Assurance industry within Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, based in Richmond, VA.