FMEA Quality Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life Insurance

Fitness programs

Wellness platform

Home office equipment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business Process Quality Senior Professional to lead FMEA activities for new and existing products and manufacturing processes, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with R&D, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to strengthen reliability, improve process performance, and drive continuous improvement, influencing the development of high‑voltage equipment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality management

FMEA

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA software

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.