Global Supplier Quality Engineer – PCBA&Cables in Heidelberg

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This position reports to: Global Quality & Continuous Imp Manager __

Global Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Commodity PCBA & Cable, who will be responsible for leading the qualification, development, and performance management of a panel of approximately 10–15 global EMS suppliers located across different regions worldwide. This position plays a key role within the rapidly growing Critical Power business, driven by the strong expansion of the data center market.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid / remote.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the execution of the supplier qualification process and that the relevant suppliers are fully qualified and remain compliant with the required standards.
• Leads improvement projects in collaboration with the on-site Supplier team (Supplier Development)
• Uses supplier quality management tools and systems for collaboration, reporting, monitoring and disposition of quality, delivery, cost, and compliance metrics
• Ensure consistency in the process/product controls performed on the different parts purchased from different ABB Manufacturing Units/ Local Sales Unit (LSOs).
• Leads in promptly addressing supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non-compliant products, or project services.
• Promotes early supplier involvement in product development activities to maximize capture of supplier innovation and drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronic or electrical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Management roles within a EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) Industry
• Deep product knowledge of IPC Standard.
• Being an IPC-A-610/IPC-A-620 trainer is considered a plus
• Proven experience in cross-functional and cross-site Quality management, including RCA methodologies, CAPA processes, and KPI-driven performance management
• Green Belt of Black belt certifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align global teams across different cultures and organizational levels

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