Quality Engineer
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Manage operational supplier quality, supplier qualification, and drive quality improvements and corrective actions at manufacturing facilities.
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__
ABB is hiring in Hackettstown, NJ!
As a Quality Engineer, you will manage operational supplier quality, both on-site and off-site, ensuring the thorough execution of supplier qualification and development processes. Additionally, lead the execution of supplier assessments, driving both corrective and preventive actions based on supplier maturity and performance levels. This position also manages the supplier's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The work model for the role is onsite at Hackettstown, New Jersey. #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate manufacturing and customer issues and problems that are submitted in the Positive Action Resolution and Response System (PARRS). Direct accountability for addressing customer issues within your assigned area of accountability across all product lines manufactured in the Hackettstown Plant. Provide direction and action plans for key improvements in quality metrics including FPY (First Pass Yield), CCRP cycle time, DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million).
- Identify and recommend equipment and methods used in measuring product or process quality, while maintaining and improving safety and housekeeping practices
- Support quality planning activities and customer audits on process, products, and the quality system. Conduct audits of Quality System and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Standards. Review non-conforming products within the Material Review Board process. Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences Report.
- Drives approval process for supplier parts, materials, and project subcontractor services, as applicable, involving collaboration with other functions/experts, encompassing activities like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites. Partners with suppliers to implement agreed improvement activities from product and process perspective, including workshops at supplier's facilities as appropriate.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 3+ years of experience working in Quality, Opex, SCM (Supply Chain Management) or Manufacturing roles
- Quality certifications are a plus.
- ISO 9001 experience or prior oversight for QMS (Quality Management System) preferred Six Sigma Certification
- Up to 10 percent of travel is required.
- Ability to coordinate several projects
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
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 US-AskHR@abb.com. 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 $83,300 and $133,280 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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
- 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.
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