R&D Quality Engineer - NPI & Grid Projects

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. is seeking an R&D Project Quality Engineer (f/m/d) to ensure quality excellence across NPI and large GPS projects by applying structured quality management methodologies.

The role drives quality assurance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across cross-functional R&D teams. You will implement BU Product Development Quality strategies, ensure objectives are defined in project plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate customer requirements into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong experience in Product Development Quality, R&D Quality, or Quality Assurance within industrial or project-based environments.
• Proven experience in handling NPI projects and large, complex engineering projects (e.g., power systems, grid solutions).
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, RCA, CoPQ, PPAP, and control plans.
• Familiarity with Gate Model processes and product lifecycle quality management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to quality improvement.
• Experience in managing non-conformities, audits, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Good understanding of customer requirements management and quality metrics (T-NPS, NCR, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and quality excellence.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement BU Product Development Quality strategies and support quality improvement initiatives for NPI and large GPS projects.
• Guide and monitor R&D and cross-functional teams in applying quality standards from project initiation through implementation.
• Ensure quality objectives are clearly defined, integrated into project plans, and effectively executed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address quality requirements and enhance team capabilities.
• Support audits, manage non-conformities, and drive corrective actions to improve quality performance.
• Define and implement quality controls to ensure products and systems meet all applicable standards and customer expectations.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities for quality issues arising post design freeze or through change requests.
• Ensure data-driven corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence and improve product reliability.
• Monitor project quality performance and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Share best practices and collaborate with BU R&D Quality teams and Technology Centers to enhance overall quality processes.
• Identify improvement areas and contribute to Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) to close gaps and enhance execution efficiency.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Quality Management

NPI projects

Data-driven quality

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

Control plans

RCA

Job description

Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. is seeking an R&D Project Quality Engineer (f/m/d) to ensure quality excellence across NPI and large GPS projects by applying structured quality management methodologies.

The role drives quality assurance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across cross-functional R&D teams. You will implement BU Product Development Quality strategies, ensure objectives are defined in project plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate customer requirements into