Supplier Quality Engineer, HUB EU, Power Grid, Grid Integration

3 weeks ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy Full time

The opportunity

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, based in Vaesteras (SE) or Vaasa (FI), you will be identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies. Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and applicable government standards. Resolving supplier problems related to quality, performance, and service level. Identifying and certifying alternative suppliers to mitigate supply disruption.

How you'll make an impact

  • Supplier Qualification: Support Category teams and local SCM teams within the supplier qualification process through evaluating the supplier, issuing and reviewing qualification assessment forms, performing onsite visits and audits, and recommending the appropriate qualification level.

  • Ensure the supply base is and remains fully qualified and compliant through regular monitoring.

  • Supplier Audit: Plan and conduct remote and/or onsite supplier audits, including reporting and findings management, and verify effective closure of audit findings by the supplier.

  • Supplier Nonconformances: Coordinate, monitor and report high-impact supplier nonconformances and drive resolution that contains the problem, identifies the root cause, and ensures that appropriate supplier process controls are implemented to prevent recurrence.

  • Supplier development: Develop and support suppliers to achieve conformance with Hitachi Energy requirements and continual improvement in quality, e.g., reduction of variation; sustainability, service/delivery performance.

  • Parts Qualification: Lead and execute material/parts qualifications following Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for HUB led category parts/components/materials.

  • Monitor and consolidate the supplier delivery and quality performance KPI's.

  • Ensure the appropriate utilization of the SBM tools within the BU/HUB organizations and the local units.

  • Assignments require thorough understanding of standard engineering concepts/principles and in-depth knowledge of quality assurance programs & procedures.

  • This role requires the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal groups (this may be necessary to negotiate changes and influence decisions).

  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline.

  • 5+ years of professional experience working in supplier quality.

  • Recent professional experience focusing on supplier development is a plus.

  • Experience working with Process Improvement and/or Continuous Improvement practices (e.g., Kaizen, DMAIC, RCA). Green Belt Certification is a plus.

  • Experienced in managing 8D Methodologies.

  • Well-developed auditing skills and experience. Lead Auditor certification is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) in Swedish or Finnish, and English language.

  • Good computer literacy.

  • Expected 25% minimum travelling required.

What we offer

  • Collective agreement.

  • Flexible working time.

  • Health care and wellness allowance.

  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally.

  • Mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase.

  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development.

  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden.

  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave.

  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.

More about us

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.

We work with an ongoing selection, so don't wait - send in your application today

More information:
Recruiting Manager Carlos Sousa,carlos.sousa@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen - Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Michael Blomberg, michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com.

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