Quality Lead Instrumentation

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Stonehouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
In this role, you will lead a team ensuring quality management, contribute to new product introductions, and improve operational performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Senior Quality & Opex Engineer

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the quality strategy for a local organizational unit, including quality culture, systems, tools, and competent teams with the aim to achieve and exceed customer expectations, while ensuring sustainable operations. Each day, you will assist the organization in achieving the right mix of prevention, continuous improvement, robust root cause analysis, quick response, and sustainable solutions to problems. You will also showcase your expertise by collaborating with local functions that impact the quality results to reach the targets for the organizational unit and aim for world-class performance.
The work model for the role is:  Onsite
This role is reporting to the site Quality Manager.
You will be responsible for leading a small team of Quality Engineers and Technicians and mainly accountable for:

  • Maintain the quality management system within own area, conduct periodical process audits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Work alongside production, design, sales, engineering, R&D on new product introduction ensuring flawless on time launch. 
  • Contribute technical / mechanical / electronic engineering expertise to new product design and introduction to the manufacturing process
  • Using practical problem-solving techniques to improve the operational right first time performance for parts, processes and equipment.
  • Develop control plans and inspection methods to create reliably performing processes
  • Daily support to the Production department in the resolution of issues which may prevent attaining daily targets
  • Utilizing drawings and standards work with suppliers to ensure conformance and on time closure of issues of non-compliance
  • Evaluating operational systems and recommending improvements to eliminate causes of malfunctions.

Qualifications for the role:
  • You are highly skilled in quality assurance methodologies and enjoy working within a manufacturing environment, particularly in supporting new product introductions.
  • You have 5+ years of experience in QA roles, with a demonstrated track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams and project-based environments.
  • You are highly adept in using tools such as SAP and MS Office, applying them to support quality control and operational excellence.
  • You bring strong project management skills and are comfortable coordinating quality-related activities across departments and stakeholders.
  • You possess advanced knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt certification is required; Black Belt is preferred).
  • You are at ease communicating in English, with excellent interpersonal skills to support collaboration, reporting, and training.
  • You hold a degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training is considered an asset.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme
     
For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in QA roles
  • Green Belt certification in Six Sigma; Black Belt preferred
  • Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training
  • Strong project management skills

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
Bengaluru, Karnataka
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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