Regional Supplier Quality Engineer (F/M/D)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Lodi seeks a Supplier Quality Specialist with a hands-on background in high voltage products. You will collaborate across Procurement HUB, Factory Team and suppliers to ensure world-class quality, PPAP execution, and adherence to the Supplier Code of Conduct.

You will lead supplier assessments, drive quality improvements, and manage issues with root-cause analysis, visiting suppliers up to 40% of the time across Italy and Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with supplier QA background.
• Familiarity with PPAP supplier qualification processes.
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Supplier Code of Conduct and sustainability principles.
• Willingness to travel ~40% for supplier visits in ITA/Europe.
• Fluent Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement HUB and Factory Team to qualified supplier base and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy standards.
• Execute PPAP part qualifications and verify results with Quality Organization.
• Develop delivery and test instructions aligned with engineering and product care.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits; ensure closure of non-conformances.
• Lead supplier quality improvements and resolve issues with root cause analysis.
• Travel to suppliers regularly to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Supplier Quality

Problem Solving

Tools

PPAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of supplier quality at Hitachi Energy in Lodi.

We are looking for a candidate with a warm and collaborative personality who thrives in building strong relationships and clear communication with suppliers. This role requires expertise in high voltage products, with a strong technical background and hands‑on experience in quality assurance and problem‑solving within this field.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence—collaborating closely with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world‑class quality and compliance.

We value diversity and collaboration, ensuring everyone feels respected and included. Join us and make a difference!

How you'll make an impact

• Support our Procurement HUB and Factory Team that we ensure a proper Qualified supplier base and by that help to ensure each supplier follows the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, ethics and corporate governance and sustainability requirements.


• Support the Supply Chain Management Organization and execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined requirements. Ensure that supplier understands our Hitachi requirements and executes the samples in accordance with our standards. Validate the results along with Quality Organization.


• Connected to PPAP work, help on developing our standards to next level and by that trigger and support Engineering and Product Care in setting up new delivery and test instructions.


• Conduct and ensure required Supplier Assessments in the PPAP phase and Audits as per Operation Unit demand. Verify effective closure of assessed non‑conformances, by the supplier.


• Based on Performance Monitoring of On Quality Delivery (OQD), focus on issue resolution (Supplier Non‑Conformance Management) along with suppliers. Visit the suppliers you are responsible for in a regular manner to help them to drive Quality Improvements.


• Operationally lead and fast execute upcoming supply issues like quality issues, late deliveries, non‑conforming products or project services. For any issue with a likely root cause supplier, prepare a claims case for the buyer responsible.

Your background

• Solid experience from Mechanical or Electrical Engineering & good knowledge on supplier quality management, including conducting audits or assessments.


• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and standards, especially PPAP.


• Understanding procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing or industrial context.


• Knowledge of corporate governance, sustainability, and ethical compliance frameworks such as a Supplier Code of Conduct.


• Be open to interdisciplinary teamwork with ability to lead operational issue resolutions involving suppliers and stake holders.


• Strong problem‑solving skills related to supplier non‑conformance and quality issues (8D).


• Experience in monitoring supplier performance using KPIs and leading performance evaluations.


• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (approx. 40%) for supplier visits and quality improvement initiatives within Italy and Europe.


• Capability to manage and execute special projects within quality or quality management domains.


• Favorably qualified as Green Belt, using lean 6s methods, statistical process control & P‑FMEA methods.


• Fluent Italian and English.

More about us

We believegreat workthrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

minimum salary

for this position in the location specified:

• Starting from:44,800 € gross annual salary

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

benefits

Our offering for this role generically include:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,Well‑being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores)

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico