Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Overview

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 be responsible for developing and executing strategies in collaboration with plants and sourcing teams to establish a robust supplier quality system as well as drive sustainable improvements in the quality of products and services within the ELIP supply base.

Location:

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Driving approval process for supplier parts, materials, and project subcontractor services, as applicable, involving collaboration with other functions/experts, encompassing activities like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites.
• Leading in promptly addressing supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non‑compliant products, or project services.
• Working together with buyers to engage suppliers and prepare claims cases when necessary.
• Ensuring required supplier development processes are thoroughly executed to drive continuous improvement of the supplier base.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 2+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality with a significant portion of experience spent in 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 as well as knowledge of quality standards such as IATF 16949
• Strong oral and written communication in English with problem solving and change management facilitation skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required for regular business travel.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

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, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction.

The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switch gear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution.

Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but…