FMEA Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care and lifeinsurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform with discounts and 


Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Equipment for home office or setup

Spectacles and contact lenses allotm.

Company events and team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland sp. z o.o. is seeking a Business Process Quality Senior Professional to lead FMEA activities for new and existing products and manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with R&D, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to identify risks and drive preventive quality across the product lifecycle. In this role you will facilitate FMEA workshops, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement across transformers, switchgears, and high-voltage equipment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in quality, manufacturing, engineering, R&D or related field.
• Experience with quality management methodologies, especially FMEA.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Design and Process FMEA workshops for new and existing products and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments for product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on transformers, switchgears and high-voltage equipment.
• Ensure effective application of FMEA methodologies and maintain high standards.
• Coach teams in FMEA principles and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and preventive quality approaches.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across global locations.

Skills

FMEA

Quality management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA tools

Quality tools

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0123330 Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Business Process Quality Senior Professional and play a key role in driving product and process excellence across our global engineering and manufacturing organization. In this role, you will lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities for new and existing products and manufacturing processes, ensuring risks are proactively identified and mitigated throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with R&D, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will help strengthen product reliability, improve process performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of critical power technologies and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions for the energy industry.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and facilitate Design and Process FMEA workshops for new and existing products, processes, and technologies
• Conduct risk assessments for product designs and manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for quality and reliability improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in the development of transformers, switchgears, breakers, and other high-voltage equipment
• Ensure effective application of FMEA methodologies and maintain high standards across all related activities
• Coach and support engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in FMEA principles and best practices
• Provide quality expertise and consultation to R&D projects, promoting preventive quality approaches
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and introduce innovative solutions to enhance product and process performance
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across global development and manufacturing locations

Your Background

Master's degree in Engineering, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, or a related technical field
• Proven experience with quality management methodologies, particularly FMEA, and other quality improvement tools
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience within power transformer design and manufacturing is an advantage
• Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements. You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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About Hitachi

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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