Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
HVDC is looking for a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to work together with us in an international environment with plenty of opportunities. In this role you will be part of the Supplier Quality team that is dedicated to implement a culture and practice of excellence throughout the entire value chain of the organization, to increase customer satisfaction and improve profitability in a sustainable way.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements!
Your responsibilities
Drive Quality for assigned suppliers, improving quality performance via Quality plan implementation
Support new supplier onboarding by ensuring a robust qualification process execution
Own supplier results as measured by key metrics and identify area for improvements utilizing Supplier scorecards
Manage supplier Nonconformities (containment action, corrective actions and Root Cause Analysis) and analyze periodically historical NC to drive improvement plan
Planning, Execution and Follow up of Surveillance Audits (Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement)
Lead Supplier Quality Reviews to drive Continuous Improvement
Support Supplier claim management process
The role requires travelling to suppliers for solving quality issues, quality process developments and inspection of components and products

Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Production Engineering
3+ years’ experience in quality roles in a multinational company
Green Belt certification is desirable
Experience in quality audit execution (certified quality auditor would be a plus)
Good knowledge or experience in manufacturing processes assessment
Experience in product qualification process (PPAP or similar)
Fluency in English – capability to lead technical conference calls, read drawings and procedures in English
Solid communication skills for cross functional and global team environments

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before November 8! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
For specific questions about the position, please contact Recruiting Manager, Rosario Giudice rosario.giudice@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com