Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer - Hybrid

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 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