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Quality Specialist (New Product Focus)

ABB · Pinetops, NC

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Level
Specialist
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist quality role at ABB (industrial) in Pinetops, NC. Participating/Running internal product and process audits.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, FMEA, APQP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $96k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 57 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 56 other live quality postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $96k–$143k, from 20 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 60%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
  • ✓ New product launch 40%
  • ✓ Lean 37%
  • ✓ FMEA 35%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, Minitab, Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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responsibilities

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 skilled teams with the aim to meet customer expectations, while ensuring sustainable operations. Each day, you will assist the organization in getting the right mix of prevention, continuous improvement, robust root cause analysis, quick response, and sustainable solutions to problems. You will also showcase your experience by collaborating with local functions that contribute to the quality results to reach the targets for the organizational unit and aim for high-quality performance.

The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Group in Pinetops NC, USA.

for the role

  • ◆Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
  • ◆1 year experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
  • ◆Sound knowledge of different methodologies of problem solving (RCA and CAPA) such as 5Y, 8D, 3A, etc. as well as FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
  • ◆Proficient at Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Familiar with SAP, Windchill, Gensuite, Relex Minitab or Power BI is preferred.
  • ◆Organized and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • ◆Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, CQE, or CQA
  • ◆Knowledge of SAP, Windchill, or Document Control systems.
  • ◆Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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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

Quality Manager

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You will be mainly accountable for

  • •Lead New Product (NPI) projects for Quality using tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
  • •Conducting RCA’s and Implementing CAPA’s utilizing various tools such as A3, 8D, 5Why, DMAIC, Fishbone, etc. focusing on non-administrative solutions to effectively mitigate risks
  • •Evaluating new/current products/processes and implementing internal controls ensuring quality outputs.
  • •Utilizing systems and tools to assist the Engineering functions with product data and evaluations to ensure that products meet expectations throughout their lifecycle.
  • •Training operators and engineers in basic quality test and inspection routines to aid in quality-at-source processes.
  • •Participating/Running internal product and process audits.
  • •Providing backup for laboratory analysis of epoxy/urethane/resin materials used in production.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite

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