Quality Control Specialist

Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

ABB is hiring a Quality Control Specialist in Napier, New Zealand, to ensure product and system quality compliance with internal, customer, and industry requirements. The role involves conducting quality assurance activities, supporting production and supplier quality, and analyzing data. This is an on-site, full-time position.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality assurance activities for products, processes, systems, software, and services.
Ensure compliance with internal, customer, and industry requirements.
Participate in product development and implementation of standards and test methods.
Collect, record, and evaluate data according to ABB specifications, customer norms, and applicable standards.
Support quality control/assurance needs for production, customer, supplier, testing, validation, and engineering.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in quality assurance, testing, quality control, or a related function, preferably in manufacturing or electronics.
Established skills and experience in quality control/assurance, testing, validation, and inspection methodologies.
Strong understanding of electrical and power systems manufacturing environments.
Advanced knowledge of quality management systems, testing standards (ISO, IEC), and Factory Acceptance Testing (F.A.T.) procedures.
Highly proficient in data recording, analysis, and interpretation tools.
Excellent attention to detail, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in electrical systems, power electronics, or UPS/critical power applications, or a strong willingness to develop specialized knowledge.
Qualification in electrical/electronic engineering, quality assurance, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/certifications (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Lean/Six Sigma Belts).
Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to work extended production schedules as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

Established skills and experience in quality control/assurance, testing, validation, and inspection methodologies.
Strong understanding of electrical and power systems manufacturing environments.
Advanced knowledge of quality management systems, testing standards (ISO, IEC), and Factory Acceptance Testing (F.A.T.) procedures.
Highly proficient in data recording, analysis and interpretation tools.
Passionate about attention to detail, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in electrical systems, power electronics, or UPS/critical power applications or have a strong willingness to develop specialized knowledge in these areas.
Qualification in electrical/electronic engineering, quality assurance or a related technical discipline, or have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and certifications (such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Lean / Six Sigma Belts).
At ease communicating in English and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to assist local unit in developing capabilities for quality assurance.
Work in a cost-effective and safe working environment.
Contribute to the Critical Power division.
Be part of a global leader in technology and engineering.
Empowered to lead and supported to grow.

Skills

Quality Management SystemsISOIECFactory Acceptance TestingLeanSix SigmaElectrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringUPS

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