Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

About the role

ABB's IEC Low Voltage Division, which supplies energy-efficient low-voltage motors, is hiring a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer in Shanghai. The role reports to the Quality Control Manager and covers supplier assessments for fan motors, VSM (inverters), motor brakes and encoders, driving corrective and preventive actions based on supplier maturity and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify and develop new suppliers together with the sourcing engineer, ensuring new sample approvals meet requirements.
• Manage operational supplier quality on-site and off-site, including supplier qualification and development processes.
• Manage supplier KPIs and meet supplier quality performance targets.
• Provide technical and process support for new material development, with knowledge of industrial engineering processes such as casting, machining, injection molding and assembly.
• Perform root cause analysis of non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, identify improvement opportunities and continuously improve supplier capability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (industrial, mechanical or similar).
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including quality-related project promotion experience.
• Engineering or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, cooperation and influencing skills with internal senior roles and external suppliers.
• Adherence to SQE principles and compliance with ABB requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the five tools of the automobile industry.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and explain their requirements.
• Root cause analysis tools such as PDCA, RCA, 8D and DMAIC.
• Electrical or insulation knowledge is an advantage.