Quality Specialist

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The Quality Specialist has the role of deploying the Quality strategy for ABB Florence ELSE (Electrification Service) ensuring and controlling quality to exceed customer expectations, including compliance to both our commercial (ISO 9001:2015) and nuclear (10CFR50 Appendix B) quality assurance programs.

Your responsibilities

• Help ensure compliance with both our commercial (ISO 9001:2015) and nuclear (10CFR50 Appendix B) quality assurance programs, including performing internal and external audits
• Track and analyze plant metrics and drive improvements. Have ownership of our QMS documentation and Process Improvement programs
• Support product manufacturing and inspection activities for Medium Voltage Breakers and Electro-mechanical relays
• Support quality planning activities and customer audits on process, products, and the quality system
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences
• As customer field issues are raised and reported in our ABB Systems, provide response to customers and work towards resolving problems as required

Your background

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred, OR Technical Degree with minimum 3 years of experience (experience in Quality / Operational Excellence role preferred)
• Strong organizational skills
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach to issues and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Proficient in use of Six Sigma tools preferred
• Proficient in SAP preferred
• Sound knowledge of the ISO 9001 Standard. Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 & NQA-1 certifications)
• Thorough understanding of standard engineering concepts and principles and in-depth knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures
• Ability to negotiate changes and influence decisions
• Must be a self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, proactive problem preventer and solution seeker
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program
• Disability insurance

More about us

Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world’s demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification  We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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. #LI-Onsite myBenefitsABB.com