Supplier Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transformer manufacturer is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Vaasa. The candidate will be responsible for managing suppliers, conducting audits, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Engineering and strong technical knowledge of power transformers. Proficiency in Finnish and English is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Competence in functionality of power transformers and its components.
• Experience in APQP, PPAP and Quality Management.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as 8D methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage suppliers according to quality standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Resolve supplier problems related to quality.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Lean

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Modern ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy offers a complete range of power and distribution transformers designed to grant the reliability, durability, and efficiency required in utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our company is a major transformer manufacturer throughout the world and offers both liquid-filled and dry-type transformers as well as services for complete life-cycle support, including replacement parts and components. Our portfolio allows utilities and industrials to maximize the return on transformer assets by ensuring a high reliability, reducing life cycle costs and ensuring optimized performance while lowering environmental impact.

We are now looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Vaasa.

How you'll make an impact

• Developing, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies.
• Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and applicable government standards.
• Monitoring and managing supplier performance and quality related metrics. Supporting different stakeholders with supplier related topics.
• Resolving supplier problems related to quality and performance.
• Working effectively together with global and regional supplier quality organizations.
  

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills
• Competence in functionality of power transformers and its components
• Experience in APQP, PPAP and Quality Management
• Familiarity with problem solving tools such as 8D methodology
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• Initiative and an independent approach to work
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Good written and spoken communication skills in Finnish and English
• Experience in modern ERP systems
  

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Come and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society!

Apply for the position by 30 September 2025. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Mikko Kytöharju, Factory Quality Manager, at [e-mail]