Job Description
The opportunity
In this role you drive excellence in quality, delivery, and compliance for the supply base. Furthermore, you ensure global processes are understood and implemented by the SCM network. As Senior Quality Expert – Composites Insulators, you will work closely with Hitachi Energy High Voltage Supply Chain, Technical Center, Group Product Service Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and the Global SCM team on all activity required to effectively support supplier quality requirements for assigned High Voltage commodities and suppliers.
This position can be fulfilled remotely within Europe - please submit your documents in English.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and execute PPAP qualification plans, supplier audits, surveillance programs, and process/product verification activities.
- Participate in supplier technical reviews, approval processes, and internal NPI (New Product Introduction) activities.
- Drive process quality improvements using Hitachi Energy tools, statistical methods, and CTQ evaluations.
- Conduct root‐cause analyses, FMEA, and corrective/preventive actions to ensure sustainable process improvements.
- Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) based on customer and factory feedback, embedding CTQs in supplier processes.
- Support SQEs, Engineering, and suppliers by promoting industrial standards of excellence and best practices.
- Lead global activities for composites insulators, including Prior Failure Analysis (PFA) updates and special processes.
- Collaborate closely with Category teams to support CIPS strategies, supplier classification, selection, onboarding, and performance improvement.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field (Master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Process Quality, ideally for composite insulators.
- Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and process capability tools.
- Proven auditing experience and familiarity with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality standards.
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, including RCA and 8D methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross‐functional and global teams with strong stakeholder interaction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; able to manage complex technical discussions.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% globally and lead activities across international supplier networks.
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we know that people thrive when they have flexibility, trust, and the space to grow. Our working practices are designed to support both personal and business performance, giving you the freedom to develop your skills and shape your career.
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