Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Equipment for working from home

Home-office allowance

Spectacles/Contact lenses allowance

Parking

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across manufacturing and supplier operations.

You will ensure products and processes meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations, while leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams. You will perform root cause analyses, implement CAPAs, conduct audits, maintain ISO 9001 readiness, and analyze data with Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of quality engineering/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools, systems, and RCA methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ISO 9001 audits and compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis, including Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and operational excellence in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and sustain quality standards for products and processes.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor quality performance and drive COPQ reductions.
• Conduct audits and maintain ISO 9001 readiness.
• Support supplier qualification and development.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland Job ID: R0135543 Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Join our Isolation & Components Factory and help drive quality excellence across manufacturing and supplier operations. As a Quality Engineer, you will ensure products and processes meet customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams, you will lead improvement initiatives, solve complex quality challenges, and contribute to operational excellence across the value chain. You will play a key role in maintaining quality systems, reducing non-conformities, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment where quality, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. If you enjoy problem-solving, process optimization, and delivering measurable business impact, we would like to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Drive quality and operational excellence priorities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and sustain quality standards for products and manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor production quality performance, analyze quality data, and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce non-conformities.
• Analyze the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and drive initiatives that improve quality performance and optimize costs.
• Initiate and lead quality improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Conduct system, process, and product audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for certification requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and development activities to ensure consistent quality standards across the supply chain.
• Train employees on quality tools and methodologies while promoting quality awareness throughout the organization.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools, quality systems, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience conducting audits and working with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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