Quality Specialist; f​/m​/d

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In this role, you will support the implementation of the local quality strategy, driving a strong quality culture, continuous improvement, and sustainable problem‑solving. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure that all purchased materials and services meet ABB standards by qualifying suppliers, monitoring performance, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve world‑class results.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Buildings / Supplier Business Excellence & Development in Schaffhausen. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supplier Qualification & Audits:
  Qualify and approve new suppliers and conduct regular process, system, and product audits.
• Quality Requirements & FAI:
  Define and communicate quality requirements and lead First Article Inspections and qualification processes.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement:
  Track supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., PPM, OTD) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Non-Conformance Management:
  Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective actions (8D/CAPA).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent professional experience
• Good knowledge of English and German (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• Experience in supplier quality management and supplier audits (ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949 or similar)
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Strong problem‑solving skills using root cause analysis methods (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
• Understanding of statistical quality methods (SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R)
• Knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and material/component specifications

• Employee share acquisition plan (ESAP)
• REKA credit
• Employee discounts (My Discounts / Swibeco)
• Parental leave
• Fitness allowance
• Eco bonus

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications.

The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

The recruitment process is led by talent partner, Ece Özen.

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