Supply Quality Specialist

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This position reports to

Quality and Continuous Improvement Manag

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: onsite This role is contributing to the Power Protection product group in Napier. You will safeguard customers by using risk-based quality assurance methods and developing suppliers. You will qualify new and existing suppliers of materials and services, resolve supply quality issues, and prepare supplier claims. Additionally, you will enhance supplier capabilities and performance to reduce risks. You will be mainly accountable for: •Leading supplier performance evaluation and supplier quality development activities. Establishing and maintaining local supplier quality related procedures & practices. •Driving 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. •Leading in promptly addressing supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non-compliant products, or project services. •Working together with buyers to engage suppliers and prepare claims cases when necessary. Our team dynamics: You will join a dynamic, multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary and diverse team, where you will have the opportunity to thrive. As part of our dynamic team, you will regularly collaborate with ABB Suppliers which will involve national and international travel.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in working with current industry quality management tools and methodologies in the manufacturing market.
• You have 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally working as as a quality specialist with Power Electronic products.
• Highly adept in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You are passionate about managing complexity, planning, and implementing corrective and preventive actions that meet customer expectations, and effective at gaining collaboration and trust within organizations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a similar field. Lean Six Sigma green belt preferred.
• You are at ease communicating in English.

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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory