Quality Specialist (New Product Focus)

ABB•Pinetops, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Quality Manager and will support the deployment of the quality strategy for a local organizational unit. The role focuses on quality culture, systems, tools, and competent teams to achieve and exceed customer expectations while ensuring sustainable operations. The Quality Specialist will assist the organization in achieving the right mix of prevention, continuous improvement, robust root cause analysis, quick response, and sustainable solutions to problems. This role will collaborate with local functions that impact quality results to reach targets and aim for world-class performance. The work model for the role is onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is preferred.
1 year experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Sound knowledge of different methodologies of problem solving (RCA and CAPA) such as 5Y, 8D, 3A, etc. as well as FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
Proficient at Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Familiar with SAP, Windchill, Gensuite, Relex Minitab or Power BI is preferred.
Organized and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, CQE, or CQA are a plus
Knowledge of SAP, Windchill, or Document Control systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead New Product (NPI) projects for Quality using tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
Conducting RCA’s and Implementing CAPA’s utilizing various tools such as A3, 8D, 5Why, DMAIC, Fishbone, etc. focusing on non-administrative solutions to effectively mitigate risks
Evaluating new/current products/processes and implementing internal controls ensuring quality outputs.
Utilizing systems and tools to assist the Engineering functions with product data and evaluations to ensure that products meet expectations throughout their lifecycle.
Training operators and engineers in basic quality test and inspection routines to aid in quality-at-source processes.
Participating/Leading internal product and process audits.
Providing backup for laboratory analysis of epoxy/urethane/resin materials used in production.