Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

In this role, you engineer must travel / visit Suppliers in Bengaluru & suppliers across India, for Problem Solving, technical discussions, trials, Process /Assessment /Channel Partner Audits, Improvement Projects and support wherever necessary

This role is contributing to the ABB India, Smart Power, Electrification, Business, for Supplier Quality function for Bangalore Nelamangala Location.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Promote Supplier Quality & Zero-Defect Culture: Enhance supplier quality awareness, ensuring a Zero Defect mindset while supporting incoming quality control and process reliability.
• Audit & Improvement: Plan and conduct supplier audits and assessments, executing root cause analysis, process standardization, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supplier Development & Performance: Collaborate with sourcing teams for new supplier assessments, provide feedback on supplier performance, and support structured quality system improvements with regular evaluations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & PPAP: Work with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to address quality barriers, supporting special processes and qualifying new parts as per ABBs PPAP requirements.

Qualifications for the role:

• Qualification: Engineering graduate (B.E/B.Tech) in Electrical & Electronics with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Quality Tools Proficiency: Good knowledge and application of SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, CAPA/8D for quality control and problem-solving.
• Lean Six Sigma: Proficient in statistical process control and tools with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of assembly processes, manufacturing engineering, SPMs, assembly lines, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Systems & Standards: Conversant with SAP, ISO 9001:2015, and working knowledge of IEC/IS standards related to switchgear and control gear.
• Practical experience with switchgear and control gear systems.
• Behavioral & Collaboration Skills: Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, ensuring knowledge sharing and effective problem resolution.