Global Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Puente Genil; Presencial; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial安全

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer to join the Transformers business unit. You will lead supplier assessments, implement QA improvements, and drive continuous improvement across the global supplier base.

You will manage audits, parts approvals, and supplier performance evaluations while supporting sustainability initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 8+ years in QA and supplier development with travel.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance and supplier development in metal fabrication, welding, machining, transformer components or similar industries.
• Knowledge of heat treatment and surface protection processes (hot-dip galvanization, powder/wet paint, E-coating, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO-9001, IATF16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; external auditor certification is a plus.
• Welding/inspecting certifications (IWE/IWI, FROSIO, ISO 9712) is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of ISO 3834, EN 1090, welding standards, and NDT standards; experience with QA checks and acceptance levels.
• Proven experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Process Control Plan, and inspection test plan creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational and time management skills; excellent communication with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier assessments and audits.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the supplier qualification process with SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits to ensure compliance and capability.
• Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audits and identified process improvements.
• Oversee the global parts approval process ensuring supplier materials meet technical and operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive annual Supplier Performance Evaluation to address low performers.
• Develop action plans for supplier performance recovery, working with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are effective.
• Resolve escalated non-conformities with root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level.
• Support SCM sustainability initiatives aligning with material and supplier sustainability goals.

Conocimientos

Supplier development

Quality assurance

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel willingness

Educación

Engineering degree

SCM related degree

Herramientas

SAP Ariba

Audit techniques

PFMEA

Process Control Plan

Descripción del empleo

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer to join the Transformers business unit. You will lead supplier assessments, implement QA improvements, and drive continuous improvement across the global supplier base.

You will manage audits, parts approvals, and supplier performance evaluations while supporting sustainability initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 8+ years in QA and supplier development with travel.