ABB · 1 month ago
Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager, Marine and Ports US
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expABB is a global market leader that helps industries become leaner and cleaner. The Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the quality and continuous improvement strategy for the US Marine & Ports Local Division, ensuring compliance with certification requirements and driving initiatives that exceed customer expectations.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Define and implement quality management strategy aligned with ABB’s global standards, business needs, local objectives and customer requirements
Act as a trusted advisor to local leadership, influencing design and development to improve organizational performance incl. employee engagement
Drive leadership commitment and ownership to quality and continuous improvement
Maintain and enhance the local quality management system through risk-based planning and continuous improvement
Align local needs and requirements with Global
Ensure effective internal and external communication on quality matters
Execute and prepare audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities
Ensures effective internal controls are in place to verify that processes continue to meet customer and stakeholder requirements
Establish a closed-loop quality cycle from product development to customer feedback
Drive resolution of customer cases using robust root cause analysis and preventive actions
Promote zero-defect vision and proactive risk management
Use analytics to identify risks, failures, and non-conformances
Act as process owner for assigned systems/tools, ensuring documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement
Benchmark internally and externally to challenge the status quo and adopt best practices
Partner with local business lines and global teams to ensure voice-of-the-customer and employees is represented
Inspire collaboration across divisions and functions to maximize results
Coach and guide stakeholders to build competence and quality mindset
Ensure adherence to ABB’s Code of Conduct, safety, integrity, and regulatory requirements
Promote health, safety, and environment (HSE) excellence and continuous improvement
Govern local quality-related systems in collaboration with Continuous Improvement and other functions
Qualification
Required
5+ years' of proven experience in quality and continuous improvement within industrial or marine sectors
Strong knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems
Lean Six Sigma certification
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead initiatives without direct reports and influence across functions
Highly organized, proactive, and optimistic problem solver
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
2025-12-17
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