Overview
Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Supplier Development Engineer. This position can be filled anywhere in Europe where Hitachi Energy has a location.
How You'll Make An Impact
* Lead the supplier qualification process by conducting SAP Ariba assessments and executing global on-site audits to ensure supplier compliance and capability.
* Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and identified process improvements, fostering enhanced collaboration and quality outcomes.
* Oversee the global parts approval process to ensure supplier materials and components meet technical and operational requirements for various critical to quality materials in Transformers Business unit.
* Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive the annual Supplier Performance Evaluation process to identify and address low-performing suppliers.
* Develop and implement action plans for supplier performance recovery, working closely with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness of corrective measures.
* Resolve escalated non-conformities with suppliers by leading root cause analysis and ensuring proper implementation of corrective actions.
* Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level, reflecting lessons learned and promoting best practices across the business unit.
* Lead key SCM tool/system improvement projects within Supplier Quality and Development domain.
* Project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories.
Your background
* Degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Production engineering or similar).
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier development and supplier quality management.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
* Experience with transformer industry relevant materials and components production (e.g: steel, copper, aluminum, insulation materials, chemicals raw materials, gaskets, transformer components) is a strong advantage.
* You have solid experience with production process assessment.
* You have solid experience with Quality and Continuous Improvement tools and processes (e.g., Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why Analysis).
* You have depth of experience with APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, Statistical Process Control, and inspection process.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills with structured, proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented work approach.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with suppliers and cross-functional teams effectively in international environment.
* Willingness to travel internationally to conduct supplier assessments and audits frequently.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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