Quality Leader

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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.

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Quality Manager

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

Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the quality strategy for a local organizational unit, including quality culture, systems, tools, and competent teams with the aim to achieve and exceed customer expectations, while ensuring sustainable operations. Each day, you will assist the organization in achieving the right mix of prevention, continuous improvement, robust root cause analysis, quick response, and sustainable solutions to problems. You will also showcase your expertise by collaborating with local functions that impact the quality results to reach the targets for the organizational unit and aim for world-class performance.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supporting specific communication relevant to quality management in your area of responsibility.

• Assisting in continuously identifying and addressing risks and opportunities related to quality management in the local organization.

• Using quality data analytics from the organization to identify risks, failures, and non-conformances.

• Facilitating resolution of customer cases by following a robust root cause analysis and implementing preventive and corrective actions.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred) PLUS minimum 5 years relevant work experience in quality management, customer experience success, project execution, and supply chain, OR Associate degree in Engineering or related field PLUS minimum 7 years relevant work experience OR High School Diploma/GED PLUS 9 years of relevant work experience

• Lean Six Sigma green belt certification, preferred

• Proficiency in measurement tools (meters, calipers, gauges, etc.)

• Demonstrate understanding of quality procedures and concepts; demonstrated lean manufacturing participation; Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, 8D reports, PPAP, preferred

• Demonstrated HSE participation and support.

• Must have the flexibility to rotate and flex to any area of production, as needed.

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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 Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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.

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