Global Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 327,000 - 501,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer for the Transformers business unit to lead supplier qualification, audits and improvement programs, ensuring material quality and cost-effectiveness across the supply base. You will implement proactive QA processes to enhance supplier performance and align with category strategy.

You will manage APQP/PPAP, supplier assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, while traveling internationally to conduct audits and foster

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in quality assurance and supplier development in metal fabrication or related industries.
• Knowledge of heat treatment and surface protection processes such as hot-dip galvanization, powder and wet paint processes, E-coating (KTL).
• Familiarity with ISO-9001, IATF16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards; external auditor certification is a plus.
• Welding engineering/inspector certification (IWE/IWI), painting/coating inspector (FROSIO), NDT certification (ISO 9712) is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of ISO 3834, EN 1090, welding standards (ISO 9606, ISO 15609, ISO 15614) and Q level standards (ISO 5817, ISO 23277) and NDT standards (ISO 3452, ISO 17637).
• Proven experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Process Control Plan, and inspection test plan creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification by SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits.
• Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and process improvements.
• Oversee global parts approval process to ensure materials meet requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive annual Supplier Performance Evaluation.
• Develop action plans for supplier performance recovery with corrective actions.
• Resolve escalated non-conformities with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level.
• Support SCM sustainability initiatives aligning with material and supplier sustainability goals.

Skills

8+ years experience

Supplier development

Quality assurance

Audits

Travel internationally

Welding/heat treatment knowledge

ISO/IATF knowledge

Education

Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer for the Transformers business unit to lead supplier qualification, audits and improvement programs, ensuring material quality and cost-effectiveness across the supply base. You will implement proactive QA processes to enhance supplier performance and align with category strategy.

You will manage APQP/PPAP, supplier assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, while traveling internationally to conduct audits and foster