Project Quality Specialist 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Baden; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an experienced quality leader to drive quality across large EPC projects in a multinational matrix. You will partner with project teams, customers, suppliers, and site organizations to ensure quality requirements are understood, implemented, and continuously improved.

You will act as a trusted quality partner to project management, helping manage risks, deliver objectives, and enhance customer satisfaction through structured problem solving and lean methods.

Qualifikationen

• Five+ years in EPC project quality management within large, complex organizations.
• Experience in power, energy, renewables or oil & gas sectors preferred.
• ISO 9001 knowledge; internal auditor certification advantageous.
• SAP Quality Module and project/risk management knowledge; PMI/CAPM certification beneficial.
• Experience with supplier and site quality processes (ITP, PPAP, inspections, testing, punch lists).
• Knowledge of 8D, root cause analysis, PDCA, 5 Why, Lean Six Sigma, FMEA.
• Excellent English communication; German or other languages advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and supplier locations.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, lead, and monitor quality-related project activities, resources, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan and ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, suppliers, site organizations, and stakeholders.
• Lead audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, lessons learned, quality risks, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report quality indicators, including NCRs, customer complaints, and project savings.
• Coordinate quality requirements for critical equipment, including ITPs, inspections, and reviews.
• Support site quality activities, including training, audits, inspections, documentation handover, and close-out.
• Promote a strong quality culture using lean methodologies to improve project execution.

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Stakeholder collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Auditing

Risk management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

SAP Quality Module

PMI methodologies / CAPM-PMI

Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)

PPAP

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity

Join our international project organization and drive quality across large and complex projects. In this role, you will work closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and site organizations to ensure that quality requirements are understood, implemented, and continuously improved.

You will act as a trusted quality partner to the Project Manager, helping the team achieve project objectives, manage risks, and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines technical quality expertise with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to influence stakeholders across a global matrix organization.

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan, organize, lead, and monitor quality-related project activities, resources, objectives, KPIs, and deliverables
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and the ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System
• Collaborate closely with project teams, suppliers, site organizations, and other key stakeholders
• Lead and follow up on project quality audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, lessons learned, quality risks, and continuous improvement activities
• Monitor and report relevant quality indicators, including non-conformance reports, customer complaint resolution, cost of poor quality, project savings, and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate quality requirements for critical equipment, including supplier documentation, Inspection and Test Plans, Master Test Plans, inspections, and shipment-release reviews
• Support site quality activities, including training, audits, inspections, documentation handover, and project close-out
• Promote a strong quality culture and use structured problem-solving and lean methodologies to improve quality throughout project execution

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage
• At least five years of professional experience in EPC project quality management within a large and complex organization; experience in the power, energy, renewable energy, or oil and gas sectors is preferred
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001; internal-auditor certification is considered an advantage
• Good understanding on SAP Quality Module as well as project and risk management; knowledge of PMI methodologies or CAPM-PMI certification is beneficial
• Experience with supplier and site quality processes, including Inspection and Test Plans, PPAP, inspections, testing procedures, punch lists, mechanical completion, and lessons learned
• Knowledge of quality and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, root cause analysis, PDCA, 5 Why, Lean Six Sigma, and FMEA
• Excellent English communication skills, combined with a structured, proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style; German or other additional languages are an advantage
• Confidence working in an international matrix environment and willingness to travel to project construction sites and supplier locations when required

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.