Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

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What we believe in

At ABB we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care courage curiosity and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity inclusion and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Thats our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to the material development and approval of new product projects of switchgear to ensure the process reliability quality requirements and cost-effectiveness of batch materials.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Distribution Solutions division in China.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborate closely with R&D production quality and procurement departments to ensure the smooth progress of material development. Responsible for the design for manufacturability (DFM) of materials determine the manufacturing process and production process of materials;
• Resolve technical issues encountered during material development; Assess potential risks in the material development process and take response measures; Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material manufacturability and production efficiency;
• Cooperate with the quality department to develop the quality control process of the material to ensure that the material meets the quality requirements in the production process; Organize and establish pre-delivery verification items for materials to ensure compliance with product design requirements;
• Analyze material costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction; Organize and execute the material approval process to ensure materials meet design and quality requirements; Track the entire material approval process to ensure project timelines are met. Evaluate suppliers quality control plans;

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree or above major in materials mechanical or electrical related. Industry experience
• More than 3 years of working experience in material development or related fields familiar with material development and approval process. material development experience in switchgear machinery automobile and other industries is preferred
• Material knowledge and process knowledge. Familiar with the performance specifications and applications of commonly used materials. Familiar with common manufacturing processes (such as injection molding stamping machining etc.) understand their advantages disadvantages and scope of application.
• Testing ability familiar with materials performance testing reliability testing and other methods. Cost control with the ability of material cost analysis and optimization and be able to propose effective cost control schemes
• Tools & Software. Solidworks etc. Be familiar with PLM/ ERP system. Be familiar with FMEA etc. quality tools. Be familiar with DFM/ DFA process. Ability to communicate in English both written and oral. Problem Solving Skills. Have strong problem analysis and solving ability able to deal with various challenges in material development and approval process
• Communication and collaboration skills. Have good communication and cooperation skills able to work effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
• Team player able to work closely with team members to achieve project goals. Highly responsible self-motivated and Willing to take on additional tasks. Has a positive progressive attitude under pressure to work.

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

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More about us
ABBs Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities industry and infrastructure segments often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts) indoor and outdoor circuit breakers reclosers fuses contactors relays instrument transformers sensors motor control centers as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

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