Quality Engineer

ABB

Quality Engineer leading quality assurance activities across product and manufacturing operations at ABB. Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a global leading manufacturer.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeColumbus • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continuous improvement of product and process quality across winding, assembly, and machining operations, driving key metrics such as FPY, RTY, DPPM, scrap, rework, and warranty performance
Own resolution of customer and internal quality issues by applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, DMAIC) and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions
Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure ISO compliance, audit readiness, and robust documentation including control plans, inspection criteria, and standards
Partner cross-functionally with production and suppliers to improve process capability, standardize work, analyze quality data, and deploy best practices using statistical tools and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or operational excellence within a manufacturing environment – Required.
Strong knowledge of core quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with the ability to lead data-driven continuous improvement efforts
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data trending (e.g., Minitab) and ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems, including audit readiness and compliance practices
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification – Preferred
Experience with machining, assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing processes – Preferred
ISO auditor experience or QMS ownership – Preferred
Project management experience or PMP certification – Preferred
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

8DPPAPFMEAControl PlansSPCData TrendingEngineering Drawings InterpretationContinuous ImprovementProcess Capability AnalysisCorrective and Preventive Actions

Certifications

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Six Sigma CertificationPMP Certification