NPD Supply Chain Engineer: Prototyping & Suppliers

Hitachi, Ltd.; Przasnysz; On-site; PLN 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Poland invites an experienced Supply Chain Engineering Specialist to bridge engineering, supply chain and new product development. You will ensure prototype material availability, drive supplier partnerships and manage supply chain execution across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and procurement to optimize supplier performance, support PPAP coordination and material planning while traveling to supplier locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or new product development environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, forging, welding, and surface treatment.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) 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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Related field

Tools

SAP ERP

PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Poland invites an experienced Supply Chain Engineering Specialist to bridge engineering, supply chain and new product development. You will ensure prototype material availability, drive supplier partnerships and manage supply chain execution across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and procurement to optimize supplier performance, support PPAP coordination and material planning while traveling to supplier locations as needed.