Supplier Quality Engineer

ABB Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you will lead supplier assessments and drive quality improvements. This role offers the chance to manage supplier quality life-cycles and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a focus on collaboration and sustainable solutions, you will play a crucial part in enhancing operational quality. If you are passionate about quality management and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality experience.
• Experience with quality standards like IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assessments and manage supplier quality.
• Perform Supplier Quality Audits to meet ABB standards.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Global Procurement & Logistics Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of supplier assessments, drive both corrective and preventive actions based on supplier maturity and performance levels. Each day, you will manage operational supplier quality, both on-site and off-site, ensuring the thorough execution of supplier qualification and development processes. You will also showcase your expertise by managing the supplier's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Installation Products division in North America.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Establishing and driving strategies in collaboration with plants and sourcing that lead to sustainable improvements in the incoming quality from supply base while managing the supplier quality life-cycle
2. Performing Supplier Quality Audits in line with ABB procedures to ensure suppliers meet or exceed ABB Quality standards
3. Being an expert in driving problem solving using Root Cause Analysis / 8D process
4. Setting targets and drive improvements in supplier quality using metrics such as Defective Parts Per Million (DPPM), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), etc.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 3 years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality with a significant portion of experience spent in dealing with supplier quality issues
• Preferred experience with categories such as raw materials (steel, copper, aluminum), plastic resins, injection molded parts, sheet metal and stampings, fasteners, and castings as well as knowledge of quality standards such as IATF 16949
• Strong oral and written communication in English with problem solving and change management of facilitation skills.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T & B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

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We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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 Affirmative 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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $61,900 and $115,100 annually.

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