Product Quality Assurance Specialist

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Pistoia; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology firm in Pistoia seeks a Product Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee incident management, ensure compliance with railway safety standards, and drive continuous quality improvement processes. Candidates should have a background in engineering, strong analytical and documentation skills, and proficiency in quality management methodologies. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Competenze

• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22163:2023 standards.
• Basic knowledge of railway materials and technologies.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and quality reports.
• Effective team collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality management tools and methodologies.
• Capability to question assumptions and explore problems.
• Ability to articulate problems needing investigation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify data patterns.
• Willingness to travel for supplier interactions.

Mansioni

• Manage Product and Service Incident information.
• Collect and archive incident data.
• Monitor incident management for timely resolution.
• Issue Incident Reports to SHEQ Deputy.
• Provide periodic reporting on incidents.
• Identify root causes and improve product quality.
• Coordinate lessons learned from incident responses.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of railway regulations and standards

Technical skills

Documentation skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Use of quality tools

Critical Thinking

Problem Definition

Analytical Thinking

Willingness to travel

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar

Strumenti

Quality management software (e.g., SAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Product Quality Assurance Specialist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pistoia, Italy.

Accountabilities

Product Quality Assurance Specialist:

• Overviews Product and Service Incidents management, collecting updated information provided by each LoB coordinating cross‑action if necessary.
• Collects and archives all gathered information about the Product and Service Incidents.
• Monitors the incident management until closure, guaranteeing appropriate escalation if necessary.
• Ensures on‑time Incident Report issue toward SHEQ Deputy through LoB Process QA.
• Ensures periodical reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Contributes to identify root causes of the incident and work to assure the continuous improvement process of RSBU products.
• Coordinates and records the information and lessons learned from IRT (Incident Response Team) that has the responsibility of implementing the Business Continuity Plan, in order to face Product and Service Incidents, resume processes and perform the related activities of continuous quality improvement.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of railway regulations and standards: Familiarity with national and international regulations related to the safety and quality of railway products. (ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 22163:2023)
• Technical skills: Basic knowledge of materials and technologies used in railway products, such as on‑board systems, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Documentation skills: Ability to prepare and manage technical documentation and quality reports.
• Communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively with other departments and suppliers.
• Use of quality tools: Familiarity with quality management tools and methodologies, such as Ishikawa Diagram (or Fishbone Diagram), 5 Whys, 8D report, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Critical Thinking: Capability to question assumptions and explore different angles of the problem, curiosity.
• Problem Definition: Ability to clearly articulate the problem or issue that needs investigation.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and relationships in the data.
• Willingness to travel: Possibility of travel to suppliers or external sites for short periods, both nationally and internationally.

Desired Skills / Knowledge

• Collaboration: Ability to work well with others, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Problem Solving: Skills in finding practical and innovative solutions to identified problems.
• Quality Management Software: Familiarity with specific quality management software like SAP or other quality management tools.
• Knowledge of special processes: Familiarity with the main special processes used, such as bonding, welding, torque tightening, and painting.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar (Preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Industrial Engineering) or equivalent technical background.

Languages

English Proficiency (B2 level at least required)

Additional Information

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

EEO Statement

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.