Supplier Quality Engineer- IEC LV Motors

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This position reports to

Incoming Quality Control Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid We are now looking for a new Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at IEC LV Motors in Vaasa. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) you will be responsible for managing and developing supplier quality within our existing supplier base. You will be monitoring and developing supplier quality KPIs as well as planning and managing actions to achieve set team targets. You will be coordinating and leading production part approvals (PPAP) and working closely with stakeholders, such as the R&D, Supply Chain Management and our Emerging Markets Teams located in China and India, to ensure quality of components. You will also take part in supplier registration and approval processes including leading supplier audits. Please note that to best support our supplier collaboration, this position includes travel, approximately 50 days a year. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading PPAPs and sample approvals. • Performing Supplier Audits • Leading quality improvement projects with suppliers. • Supporting suppliers in quality related questions together with R&D and engineering. • Participating in supplier evaluations and driving corrective action plans for PPM reduction. • Supporting factory quality specialist with supplier quality cases • Developing quality related reporting

Qualifications for the role

• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree in Engineering or a other relevant field, such as Industrial Management
• Working experience in Quality, Engineering or Production
• Basic knowledge of Lean methodology and quality tools with willingness to learn more
• Good communication skills in Finnish and English both written and spoken
• Self-driven working-style
• Good skills with reporting tools, such as PowerBI and/or Minitab, are seen an advantage
• Ideally you have Lead Auditor competence and/or the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, but these training can also be organized after you join us

More about us

The IEC Low Voltage Division is a technology leader delivering a full range of energy-efficient low voltage motors, including ultra-efficient solutions such as IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motors). Through a global footprint, domain expertise and rugged designs, the Division provides reliable technology that improves efficiency and productivity even in the most demanding applications. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. For more information, please contact Incoming Quality Control Manager, Tomi Korhonen tel +35850 335 8123. Please apply for the position by March 2, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.