Supplier Quality Manager

abb· CNEMS ABB Electrical Machines Ltd.
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📍 Shanghai, Shanghai, ChinaFull time

About this role

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.

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Operations Manager

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Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and digital-oriented Supplier Quality Management Manager to lead end-to-end supplier quality governance for our high-end manufacturing supply chain. This role takes ownership of quality strategy planning, supplier quality system optimization, digital quality transformation, and cross-supplier continuous improvement, ensuring stable, compliant and high-quality supply chain delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop medium & long-term supplier quality strategies, annual quality roadmaps and strategic quality objectives aligned with company business growth.

• Lead digital supplier quality management transformation, drive QMS/MES data application, quality data visualization, intelligent risk warning and digital closed-loop improvement.

• Manage full lifecycle supplier quality activities: supplier qualification, audit, performance rating, process surveillance, and supplier capability development.

• Lead 8D/root-cause analysis for incoming defects, field failures and quality incidents, ensure effective CAPA closure and recurrence prevention.

• Establish strategic supplier quality review mechanism, drive yield improvement, PPM reduction and quality cost optimization.

• Lead, coach and develop the SQE team, improve team professionalism, strategic thinking and digital working capability.

• Support internal & customer audits and maintain full compliance with ISO9001/IATF16949 quality systems.



Qualifications for the role

 Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical, Materials, Quality or related majors.

• 8+ years supplier quality management experience, 3+ years people management experience; heavy industry / large motor / high-end equipment background preferred.

• Strong strategic thinking & planning capability, experienced in building supply chain quality strategy and improvement roadmap.

• Proven experience in quality digitalization, familiar with digital quality tools, data analysis and system-driven quality management.

• Proficient in core quality tools: 8D, 5Why, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, MSA.

• Solid knowledge of mechanical parts, machining, casting, stamping and electrical components quality control.

• Excellent cross-functional communication, supplier negotiation and project management skills.

• Fluent English for overseas supplier communication and audit.

• Data-driven mindset, strong leadership, strategic vision and problem-solving capability.

 

  • What’s in it for you?

     We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

     

    Benefits

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

     

    More about us

    The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.

     

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This Supplier Quality Manager role at abb is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Supplier Quality Manager role at abb full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Supplier Quality Manager role in the CNEMS ABB Electrical Machines Ltd. department at abb.
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This Supplier Quality Manager position at abb was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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