ABBSupplier Quality Manager
ABB is hiring a Supplier Quality Manager in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Qms, MES and 8d.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 2,100+ other open roles at ABB.
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Lead end-to-end supplier quality governance, digital transformation, and quality management systems for ABB's high-end manufacturing supply chain.
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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Operations Manager__
Your role and responsibilitiesJob Summary
We are looking for a strategic and digital-oriented Supplier Quality Management Manager to lead end-to-end supplier quality governance for our high-end manufacturing supply chain. This role takes ownership of quality strategy planning, supplier quality system optimization, digital quality transformation, and cross-supplier continuous improvement, ensuring stable, compliant and high-quality supply chain delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop medium & long-term supplier quality strategies, annual quality roadmaps and strategic quality objectives aligned with company business growth.
• Lead digital supplier quality management transformation, drive QMS/MES data application, quality data visualization, intelligent risk warning and digital closed-loop improvement.
• Manage full lifecycle supplier quality activities: supplier qualification, audit, performance rating, process surveillance, and supplier capability development.
• Lead 8D/root-cause analysis for incoming defects, field failures and quality incidents, ensure effective CAPA closure and recurrence prevention.
• Establish strategic supplier quality review mechanism, drive yield improvement, PPM reduction and quality cost optimization.
• Lead, coach and develop the SQE team, improve team professionalism, strategic thinking and digital working capability.
• Support internal & customer audits and maintain full compliance with ISO9001/IATF16949 quality systems.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical, Materials, Quality or related majors.
• 8+ years supplier quality management experience, 3+ years people management experience; heavy industry / large motor / high-end equipment background preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking & planning capability, experienced in building supply chain quality strategy and improvement roadmap.
• Proven experience in quality digitalization, familiar with digital quality tools, data analysis and system-driven quality management.
• Proficient in core quality tools: 8D, 5Why, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, MSA.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical parts, machining, casting, stamping and electrical components quality control.
• Excellent cross-functional communication, supplier negotiation and project management skills.
• Fluent English for overseas supplier communication and audit.
• Data-driven mindset, strong leadership, strategic vision and problem-solving capability.
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.
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
More about us
The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.
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Supplier Quality Manager at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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