Regional Supplier Quality Engineer — Hybrid (Italy)

Hitachi; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well‑being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports

centers, stores)

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. in Lodi, Italy, is seeking a supplier quality professional with a strong technical background in high voltage products.

The role focuses on quality assurance, PPAP, and problem-solving within supplier networks to ensure world-class standards. You will collaborate with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to sustain quality, governance, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with supplier quality focus.
• Familiarity with PPAP and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement hub and factory to ensure qualified supplier base and adherence to supplier code of conduct.
• Execute PPAP and validate results with Quality Organization; ensure suppliers meet Hitachi requirements.
• Develop standards with Engineering and Product Care for new delivery and test instructions.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits; close non-conformances with suppliers.
• Monitor On Quality Delivery and drive supplier quality improvements; visit suppliers regularly.
• Lead and resolve quality issues, late deliveries, and non-conforming products; prepare claims if needed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Supplier Quality Management

PPAP

Audits

KPIs

Root Cause Analysis

Travel 40%

Bilingual Italian/English

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. in Lodi, Italy, is seeking a supplier quality professional with a strong technical background in high voltage products.

The role focuses on quality assurance, PPAP, and problem-solving within supplier networks to ensure world-class standards. You will collaborate with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to sustain quality, governance, and sustainability.