Global Supply Chain Engineer: NPD & Prototype Materials

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Fitness programs

Benefits platform

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home-office equipment allowance

Spectacles and contact lenses

Company events

Mental health support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain Engineering Specialist to bridge engineering, supply chain, and new product development. You will ensure prototype materials quality, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive supply chain execution throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to develop next-generation energy solutions, strengthening supplier capabilities and optimizing performance in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or NPD environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, forging, welding, and surface treatment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and familiarity with PPAP and Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel to supplier locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Supply Chain representative within new product development projects, ensuring alignment between engineering and supply chain objectives.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and development activities for prototype and production components.
• Manage sourcing and procurement of prototype materials, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and project teams to resolve technical, quality, and supply challenges throughout the development process.
• Lead SCM-related project activities, including material planning, cost tracking, PPAP coordination, and documentation management.
• Coordinate logistics, inventory, and forecasting activities to support prototype and development programs.
• Partner with global category managers, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders to leverage the best supplier network.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier performance, product quality, and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Education

Engineering Degree

Supply Chain Degree

Tools

SAP

PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain Engineering Specialist to bridge engineering, supply chain, and new product development. You will ensure prototype materials quality, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive supply chain execution throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to develop next-generation energy solutions, strengthening supplier capabilities and optimizing performance in a dynamic, international environment.