Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Director of QualityThe work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
Your role and responsibilities:
The Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for ensuring supplier quality readiness and performance across the value chain by leading supplier qualification audits onboarding and PPAP activities to support repeatable compliant production. The role owns supplier nonconformance management driving containment rootcause analysis and sustainable corrective actions in close partnership with suppliers and internal teams. This position plays a key role in standardizing and continuously improving supplier quality processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles while monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards. Acting as the primary quality interface between suppliers and crossfunctional stakeholders the Specialist ensures disciplined execution datadriven decisionmaking and continuous improvement to strengthen supplier capability and overall business performance.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Supplier Qualification & Readiness: Lead supplier qualification audits onboarding and PPAP / production readiness activities ensuring suppliers meet quality compliance and manufacturing capability requirements for repeatable production.
- Supplier Quality Execution & Corrective Action: Own supplier nonconformance management including containment rootcause analysis and corrective actions (8D/A3); partner with suppliers to implement sustainable fixes and support claims or cost recovery as needed.
- Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement: Establish and continuously improve endtoend supplier quality processes (incoming inspection MRB interfaces corrective action flow performance reviews) applying Lean / Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle time and improve supplier capability.
- Performance Governance & Collaboration: Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and KPIs lead regular reviews maintain accurate quality documentation and systems and serve as the primary quality interface between suppliers and crossfunctional teams.
Qualifications for the role:
- Education/Certifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum 10 years experience OR Associates degree with minimum 12 years experience and ability to travel 50-70%. Lean Six Sigma or ASQ certifications (CQE/CQA) are a plus.
- Supplier Quality Experience: Experience in Supplier Quality Quality Engineering Manufacturing Quality or a related role with handson ownership of supplier issues and corrective actions.
- Supplier Readiness & Corrective Action Expertise: Working knowledge of supplier qualification and audits PPAP (or equivalent readiness processes) and structured problemsolving methods (8D A3 DMAIC).
- HandsOn DataDriven Problem Solver: Proven ability to lead containment rootcause analysis and corrective actions using KPIs scorecards and data to verify effectiveness and manage risk.
- Process & Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to map workflows eliminate waste standardize processes and drive adoption; Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred.
- Technical & CrossFunctional Collaboration: Comfortable interpreting technical requirements (drawings/specifications) and working closely with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABBs NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year the division powers its customers from many industries with safe reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
- Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
- Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more