Supplier Quality Engineer

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This position reports to:
Global Procurement & Logistics Manager

The Supplier Quality Engineer will provide leadership to ensure “best-in-class” quality of product and services to ELIP and its customers. In this role, you will develop and execute strategies in collaboration with plants and sourcing teams to establish a robust supplier quality system and drive sustainable improvements in the quality of products and services within the ELIP supply base.

This is a hands‑on role serving on the front lines of protecting our customers and supply chain processes. The ideal work location for this role is Hackettstown, NJ and the successful candidate should plan to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Drive the approval process for supplier parts, materials, and project subcontractor services, collaborating with other functions and experts. This includes activities such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites.
• Lead the prompt resolution of supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non‑compliant products, or project services.
• Work together with buyers to engage suppliers and prepare claim cases when necessary.
• Ensure that required supplier development processes are thoroughly executed to drive continuous improvement of the supplier base.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality with a significant portion spent dealing with supplier quality issues.
• Preferred experience with categories such as raw materials (steel, copper, aluminum), plastic resins, injection‑molded parts, sheet metal and stampings, fasteners, and castings, and knowledge of quality standards such as IATF 16949.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with problem‑solving and change‑management facilitation skills.
• Valid driver’s license required for regular business travel.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the U.S.

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection, protection, and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, ensuring safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses, and people around the world.

Salary range: $57,400 – $91,840 annually.

• Choice between two medical plans: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plans:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company‑paid life insurance (2× base pay) and AD&D (1× base pay).
• Short‑term disability (up to 26 weeks, company paid).
• Long‑term disability (60% of pay, company paid; can buy up to 66⅔% of pay).
• Supplemental benefits: accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance (employee paid).
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee assistance program and health advocate support resources.
• Employee discount program.

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights, please visit EEO Rights.

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