Global Supplier Development Engineer - Transformers (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer to lead critical-to-quality supplier qualification, audits, and improvement initiatives across materials like gaskets and insulation. You will drive APQP/PPAP processes, supplier performance evaluations, and corrective actions on a global scale.

With 10+ years in supplier quality, you will oversee production-process assessments, implement continuous improvement, and travel internationally for supplier audits while collaborating

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with chemical, process, materials, mechanical or polymer focus.
• 10+ years in supplier development and supplier quality management.
• Knowledge of chemicals, gaskets and insulation materials production and QA standards.
• Experience with production process assessment.
• Strong quality tools knowledge: Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why.
• APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan and SPC expertise.
• Excellent communication for international collaboration and travel.
• Willingness to travel internationally for audits and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification via SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits.
• Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audits and process gaps.
• Oversee global parts approval to meet technical/operational specs for critical materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive annual evaluation processes.
• Develop action plans for performance recovery with suppliers.
• Resolve escalated non-conformities through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive global improvements in supplier management processes and best practices.
• Lead SCM tool/project initiatives in Supplier Quality and Development.
• Act as project lead for single/sole source eliminations in key categories.

Skills

Quality management

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

International travel

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Chemical/Process/Materials/Mechanical/Polymer science

Tools

SAP Ariba

APQP/PPAP

P-FMEA

SPC

DMAIC

8D problem solving

A3 problem solving

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Supplier Development Engineer focused on the critical to quality categories such as gaskets, different insulation materials and chemicals. This position can be based anywhere in Europe where Hitachi Energy operates. In this role, you will ensure our suppliers deliver high-quality materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will implement proactive quality assurance processes to enhance the quality and delivery performance of our supply base.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead the supplier qualification process by conducting SAP Ariba assessments and executing global on-site audits to ensure supplier compliance and capability.
• Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and identified process improvements, fostering enhanced collaboration and quality outcomes.
• Oversee the global parts approval process to ensure supplier materials and components meet technical and operational requirements for various critical to quality materials in Transformers Business unit
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive the annual Supplier Performance Evaluation process to identify and address low-performing suppliers.
• Develop and implement action plans for supplier performance recovery, working closely with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Resolve escalated non-conformities with suppliers by leading root cause analysis and ensuring proper implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level, reflecting lessons learned and promoting best practices across the business unit.
• Lead key SCM tool/system improvement projects within Supplier Quality and Development domain
• Act as project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Materials, Mechanical, Polymer science or similar).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier development and supplier quality management
• In-depth knowledge of chemicals, gaskets and/or insulation material production processes, specifications, and quality standards in transformer industry (or similar)
• Solid experience with production process assessment.
• Deep knowledge of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why Analysis).
• Expertise in APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, SPC, and inspection processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction in an international environment
• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier audits and assessments frequently.

Publication date : 2026-08-25