Quality Engineer/Welding Inspector

Position Description
Supports deployment of the Quality strategy through direct execution of project Quality activities at supplier, integrator, test, and customer-site locations. Develops and implements Project Quality Plans; performs structural, mechanical, electrical, and documentation inspections; coordinates FAT and IFAT activities; identifies nonconformances; and drives corrective-action and punch-list closure.

Responsibilities
Develop and execute Project Quality Plans, inspection plans, hold points, and witness-point activities.
Perform supplier, integrator, in-process, pre-IFAT, IFAT, pre-shipment, and site inspections.
Review drawings, specifications, ITPs, travelers, material records, calibration records, and supplier Quality documentation.
Verify structural and mechanical conformity, including dimensions, leveling, squareness, equipment installation, welding records, coating records, and traceability documentation.
Verify electrical integration against approved drawings and requirements.
Coordinate NCR, SCAR, punch-list, containment, corrective-action, and closure-evidence activities.
Confirm required checklists, signatures, test records, redlines, and shipment-readiness documentation.
Provide Quality reporting to PMO, Engineering, suppliers, customers, and Quality leadership.
Comply with applicable HSE controls, PPE, LOTO, and ABB procedures.
Capture lessons learned and support prevention of recurring supplier and project issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent technical education and relevant experience.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, eHouses/PDCs, industrial fabrication, integration, manufacturing Quality, or field Quality.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, general arrangements, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, weld documentation, and inspection/test records.
Working knowledge of structured problem solving, NCR/SCAR processes, corrective action, and objective evidence.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FAT/IFAT execution, electrical distribution equipment, supplier Quality, or integrated eHouse/PDC projects.
Knowledge of NEC, OSHA electrical safety expectations, AWS structural welding documentation, coating inspection, and calibration control.
ASQ CQE, supplier Quality, welding inspection, coating inspection, or electrical testing credentials.
AWS CWI certification is preferred for independent weld-quality acceptance.
Additional Role Requirements
Ability to work 8–10 hours in a manufacturing environment and stand for extended periods.
Willingness to travel to suppliers, integrators, factories, IFAT locations, and customer sites.
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training, and applicable electrical safety qualifications as required by assigned responsibilities.