Supply Quality Engineer

The Opportunity

We are looking for a collaborative and relationship-oriented Supply Quality Engineer who excels at building strong partnerships and maintaining clear, effective communication with suppliers. This role requires solid expertise in high-voltage products, supported by a steady technical foundation and hands-on experience in quality assurance and prolem-solving within this field.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excel-lence. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance.

How you’ll make an impact

Support the Procurement HUB and Factory Team in maintaining a qualified supplier base and ensuring compliance with the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, including ethics, governance, and sustaina-bility requirements.

Execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined standards, ensuring suppliers meet requirements and validating results together with the Quality Organization.

Drive continuous improvement of PPAP standards by supporting Engineering and Product Care in develop-ing updated delivery and testing instructions.

Perform supplier assessments and audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of non-conformances.

Monitor supplier performance (OQD) and lead issue resolution through Supplier Non-Conformance Man-agement, including regular supplier engagement and visits.

Take ownership of urgent supply issues and support claims handling in coordination with buyers when supplier-related root causes are identified.

Your background

Solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with experience in supplier quality management, including audits and assessments.

Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and standards, particularly PPAP.

Good understanding of procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing or industrial environ-ment.

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