Senior Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Quality & Continuous Improvement leader to drive excellence across the local operating unit. Lead QMS, CI initiatives, ensure ISO compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This strategic role requires strong stakeholder management, change leadership, and the ability to collaborate with regional and global teams to align quality strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with relevant sector experience.
• Experience leading quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the local operating unit's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive CI initiatives to boost performance, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, quality policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and sustain improvements.
• Support customer and internal certification audits and quality assessments.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and coaching on best practices in quality and process improvement.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and global teams to align quality strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Quality & Continuous Improvement leader to drive excellence across the local operating unit. Lead QMS, CI initiatives, ensure ISO compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This strategic role requires strong stakeholder management, change leadership, and the ability to collaborate with regional and global teams to align quality strategies with business objectives.