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

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 388,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is represented here as Hitachi Energy in this vacancy, seeking an experienced Global Supplier Development Engineer focused on critical categories such as gaskets, insulation materials, and chemicals. The role supports Europe-wide supplier quality, with a hybrid work arrangement and extensive travel for audits.

The successful candidate will drive SAP Ariba supplier assessments, global audits, and corrective actions, ensuring high-quality materials, cost efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Cross-cultural communication

Travel willingness

Audits and supplier qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

APQP/PPAP

P-FMEA

Process Control Plan

SPC

8D problem solving

Job description

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.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-25

Reference number R0109965

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.