Regional Supplier Quality Engineer – PPAP Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Lodi; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and gym partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Italy S.p.A. in Lodi seeks a Regional Supplier Quality Engineer (PPAP) to strengthen supplier quality for high voltage products. You will build strong supplier relationships, drive PPAP samples, audits, and non-conformance resolution with QA teams.

Travel about 40% across Italy and Europe, collaborating with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance while fostering sustainability and governance in supplier activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with supplier quality focus.
• Knowledge of PPAP, supplier qualification processes and audits.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% in Italy/Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement hub and factory team to qualify supplier base and ensure suppliers follow Hitachi requirements.
• Lead PPAP samples and verify results with Quality Organization.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and issue resolution with stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

PPAP

Audits

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Procurement knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

KPIs & Analytics

Job description

Hitachi Energy Italy S.p.A. in Lodi seeks a Regional Supplier Quality Engineer (PPAP) to strengthen supplier quality for high voltage products. You will build strong supplier relationships, drive PPAP samples, audits, and non-conformance resolution with QA teams.

Travel about 40% across Italy and Europe, collaborating with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance while fostering sustainability and governance in supplier activities.