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

hitachi; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY LTD in Switzerland seeks an experienced Quality Manager to drive quality across large EPC projects. You will partner with project teams, customers, suppliers and site organisations to ensure quality requirements are understood, implemented, and continuously improved.

You will act as a trusted quality partner to the Project Manager, helping the team achieve objectives, manage risks, and deliver customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field; master's preferred.
• At least five years in EPC project quality management in large orgs.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience with SAP Quality Module and risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and monitor quality activities, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plan conforming to ISO 9001.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and site organizations.
• Lead quality audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Monitor quality indicators: NCRs, customer complaints, COGQ, project savings.
• Coordinate requirements for equipment, ITPs, MTPs, inspections, and releases.
• Support site quality activities, training, audits, and handover.
• Promote quality culture and lean problem-solving across execution.

Skills

Quality management

Project quality management

ISO 9001 knowledge

SAP Quality Module

PMI methodologies / CAPM

Audits & corrective actions

8D / root cause / PDCA

Lean Six Sigma / FMEA

English communication skills

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree is an advantage

Tools

SAP Quality Module

Job description

Location:

Turgi, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0142959

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles - particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions - additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.