Factory Quality Assurance Specialist 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Zurich Altstetten is seeking a Factory Quality Assurance Specialist who drives root cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions to reduce scrap and quality costs.

In this role you will partner with Production, Process Engineering, Design Engineering and Quality teams to improve product and process reliability, support complex quality issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field (Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial) or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or Quality Management.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for root cause analysis and sustainable resolution of quality issues.
• Knowledge of quality methods and tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive mindset, sense of ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality deviations, scrap, and rework to identify true root causes.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, 8D).
• Develop and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Support production in resolving complex quality and process-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analyses for internal and external quality notifications.
• Analyze quality metrics and identify trends and risks.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and error prevention.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Structured problem-solving

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

German & English

Ownership mindset

Education

Degree in technical field

Job description

Factory Quality Assurance Specialist 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

For our Zurich Altstetten site, we are looking for a Factory Quality Assurance Specialist who is driven to go beyond fixing problems and passionate about understanding their true causes. If you enjoy uncovering root causes, solving complex challenges, and driving lasting improvements, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this key role, you will lead root cause investigations, analyze quality deviations, and drive sustainable corrective actions. Working closely with Production, Process Engineering, Design Engineering, and Quality teams, you will help reduce scrap, rework, and quality costs while improving the reliability of our products and processes.

This is more than a quality role. It is an opportunity to tackle meaningful technical challenges, influence how things are done, and shape the future of our manufacturing excellence. Your ideas, initiative, and determination will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, operational performance, and continuous improvement across the factory.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze quality deviations, scrap, and rework, and identify the true root causes
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, and 8D
• Develop and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Support production in resolving complex quality and process-related issues
• Conduct root cause analyses for internal and external quality notifications
• Analyze quality metrics and identify trends and risks
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and error prevention

Your background

• Degree in a technical field (such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering) or an equivalent technical qualification
• Several years of professional experience in Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or Quality Management
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for root cause analysis and the sustainable resolution of quality issues
• Knowledge of quality methods and tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5 Why, and Ishikawa
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Proactive mindset, sense of ownership, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data centre, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.