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:
Production Development Manager

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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Y ou will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. You will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.

The work model for the role is Onsite #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Critical Power Production Development in Napier. Main stakeholders are Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

• Identifying and recommending improvement opportunities and implementation of improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements.
• Approving the design for processes developed internally or externally and performing final verification and validation activities.
• Providing support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production operators.
• Evaluating new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading production process activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.

You will join a high‑performing, collaborative, and solutions‑focused team where you can truly thrive. This is a unique opportunity to become part of an award‑winning operation that delivers world‑class engineering and manufacturing solutions.


Qualifications for the role

• Degree in industrial engineering or similar
• Lean Six Sigma green belt or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 and the IT requirements to support and experience in a similar or related position in the industry.
• Proven problem-solving capability, persistence, and a drive to succeed.
• Proficient English language skills, both written and oral

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.