Global Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer to ensure high-quality components for transformer applications while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will lead supplier assessments, drive continuous improvement, and manage development initiatives worldwide.

The role requires 10+ years in chemicals QA or supplier development, proficiency with APQP/PPAP, and willingness to travel internationally for audits and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, or Chemistry (or similar).
• 10+ years of quality assurance or supplier development experience in the chemicals sector (e.g., transformer oils, epoxy, polyurethane, paints).
• Deep knowledge of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why).
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, SPC, and related inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification via SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits.
• Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audits and process improvements.
• Oversee global material approval to ensure materials meet technical and operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive annual evaluations.
• Develop and implement action plans for supplier performance recovery.
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve escalated non-conformities.
• Drive global supplier management process improvements and best practices.

Skills

SAP Ariba

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

P-FMEA

Process Control Plan

SPC

Inspection processes

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer to ensure high-quality components for transformer applications while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will lead supplier assessments, drive continuous improvement, and manage development initiatives worldwide.

The role requires 10+ years in chemicals QA or supplier development, proficiency with APQP/PPAP, and willingness to travel internationally for audits and assessments.