Quality Engineer

ABB Quality Engineer

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: Quality Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Provide Quality Engineering support for plant processes and improvements to all business/production units. Works with individuals and teams to resolve material discrepancies and in-process quality problems, conducts root cause analysis to eliminate scrap and process variation. Assists and/or leads continuous improvement projects. The candidate should have effective communication skills and be able to work closely with all levels of the organization.

Our Team Dynamics:

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Support quality and process improvement initiatives through scrap analysis, root cause investigations, corrective actions, Lean/Six Sigma projects, and productivity improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support manufacturing process excellence by developing and maintaining standard work, work instructions, critical parameters, engineering changes, operator training, and new product/process introductions.
• Ensure quality system compliance and performance by conducting Gauge R&R and capability studies, supporting ISO audits, maintaining quality documentation, and assisting with customer concerns, audits, and corrective action requests.
• Collaborate across functions to meet operational goals by partnering with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to solve problems, improve processes, implement preventive actions, and support continuous improvement activities on the production floor.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2+ years experience preferably in machining, winding, and assembly environments, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T requirements.
• Effective communicator and collaborative colleague with solid interpersonal, organizational, project management, and presentation skills, capable of working cross-functionally in a busy manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience Includes:

• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities, including experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, SPC, root cause analysis, and quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and 6S.
• Knowledge of quality systems and metrology, including ISO 9001 standards, Gauge R&R, capability studies, measurement systems analysis, and statistical process control techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP), with ASQ certification (or willingness to obtain within 2 years), CQE certification within 3 years, and Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean certifications preferred.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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.

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. 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.

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