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This position reports to:Product Engineering Manager - Development & Localization
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Your role and responsibilities
The Metal Specialist will oversee the strategic localization of current and new metal parts and mechanisms across North America. This role requires close coordination with local functions, R&D competence centers, Agile development teams, and ABB manufacturing facilities and suppliers to ensure successful implementation and production readiness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Documentation & Specifications
Develop clear and comprehensive parts specifications, technical drawings, and detailed requirements
Create and execute test plans in collaboration with R&D to validate metal parts and mechanisms performance
Ensure all technical and ERP system parameters are accurately updated and maintained throughout the product lifecycle
Supplier Development & Coordination
Lead coordination efforts with local functions and suppliers for the development and localization of metal parts in North America
Support production ramp-up activities at local supplier facilities
Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met
Tooling Design & Lifecycle Management
Design, develop, and maintain metal tooling including dies, molds, fixtures, and jigs to meet production and quality requirements
Oversee the complete tool lifecycle from design review through fabrication, testing, and validation
Ensure all tooling meets specifications for durability, precision, and manufacturability
Track and manage tooling CAPEX investments and maintain accurate asset tracking systems
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
Support the Quality Department in conducting inspections, measurements, and validation tests on new or modified tools
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to identify and resolve nonconformities or process deviations
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency
Operations Support
Provide technical support for day-to-day shop floor operations related to metallic components
Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
Work cross-functionally to optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial, or similar)
5 years of experience in manufacturing processes, assembly and metal parts fabrication is desirable
Proven proficiency on projects management
Strong skills on technical specifications and drawing interpretation
Proven experience on tolerance and reliability analysis
Strong knowledge on reliability and endurance testing
Knowledge on metal parts fabrication, welding and bracing process and mechanisms assembly and evaluation
Strong knowledge and experience on new vendors evaluation and approval
Basic knowledge on painting and coated systems application, evaluation, and testing
Willing to travel up to 15% of the time
SOFT SKILLS PREFFERED:
Strong communication and organization skills
Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Resilience and capacity to work under stressful conditions (emotional intelligence)
Goal oriented with strong analytics and problems solving skills
Desirable communication skills in Spanish and Italian
What's in it for you:
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
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