ABB is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Lead to enhance its supplier quality function for Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Static Transfer Switches (STS), and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and managing quality risks in the global supply chain for critical power applications.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of critical power applications, system reliability, and field performance expectations
- Working knowledge of QC/CI tools
- Utilize structured tools: 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA
- Experience leading groups/people and influence at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Strong change management skills
- 10+ years of experience in supplier quality preferably in electromechanical or power equipment industries
Responsibilities
- Lead the qualification, assessment, and onboarding of strategic suppliers (mechanical, electrical, PCBAs, harnesses)
- Manage risk-based audits and surveillance plans to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
- Drive supplier capability development aligned to critical power system reliability and customer expectations
- Develop and track supplier quality KPIs (PPM, DPPM, OTD, SCAR closure rate, COPQ)
- Implement Supplier Scorecard Programs and drive regular reviews
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes for incoming part defects and field returns traced to suppliers
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement process improvements, quality controls, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke)
Other
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and Inspectors
- Foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement
- Uphold ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, taking ownership of your actions and demonstrating care for your colleagues and the business.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated project management, organization, and planning skills
