Regional Quality Manager, Europe – Transformers Business Unit

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 479,000 - 741,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to lead and shape the Quality strategy across Europe. You will drive quality performance across multiple manufacturing operations and translate business strategy into execution.

This leadership role reports to the Europe Hub leadership team and partners with factory leaders to strengthen operational excellence. Ideal candidates bring senior manufacturing or operations leadership experience, a track record of driving continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality in manufacturing, engineering, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong Lean Six Sigma background with proven results.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable execution plans.
• Experience influencing factory leadership and working in matrix organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the regional quality strategy across Europe in alignment with business priorities.
• Lead and develop quality professionals across multiple product lines and locations.
• Partner with factory leadership to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Drive a culture of accountability, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality management systems and governance across the region.

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. As part of our continued growth within the Transformers Business Unit, we are seeking an experienced Regional Quality Manager to lead and shape the Quality strategy across Europe.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Europe Hub leadership team and responsible for Quality performance across multiple manufacturing operations spanning our Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, and Insulation & Components businesses.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior manufacturing or operations leader who understands how to translate business strategy into execution.

You will lead regional Quality teams, partner closely with factory and business leaders, and ensure that Quality becomes a competitive advantage through disciplined execution, proactive leadership, and continuous improvement.

This role could be based in multiple locations within Europe, within proximity to our major manufacturing locations.

The Opportunity

How You'll Make an Impact

• Define and deploy the regional Quality strategy in alignment with Business Unit and Hitachi Energy priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical, measurable action plans that deliver meaningful business outcomes.
• Lead and develop a team of quality professionals across multiple product lines and locations.
• Partner closely with factory leadership teams to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business results.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and proactive problem solving throughout the organization.
• Ensure effective quality management systems and governance processes are deployed across the region.
• Monitor performance trends and use data-driven insights to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that address recurring business challenges and strengthen operational excellence.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer experience.
• Support the resolution of critical quality and customer issues through structured follow-up, leadership engagement, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

Your Background

We are looking for a leader who combines operational credibility with strong people leadership and business acumen.

You will likely bring:

• A degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within a complex manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Proven experience leading teams and driving business performance through quality, operations, or manufacturing excellence.
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies, systems, and continuous improvement tools, including Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience influencing factory leadership teams and operating effectively in matrix organizations.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to convert strategic objectives into practical execution plans.
• Demonstrated success leading change, driving accountability and improving organizational performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence leaders at all levels.
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with strong follow-through and delivery focus.

Preferred Experience

Experience within power transformers, electrical equipment, energy, industrial manufacturing, heavy machinery, capital equipment, or similarly complex engineered products will be highly valued.

However, candidates from comparable complex/specialist engineering manufacturing industries who bring strong operational leadership and quality management expertise are also encouraged to apply.

More About You

You are known for:

• Building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Leading through influence rather than authority.
• Turning strategy into execution.
• Developing high-performing teams.
• Being close to the business and understanding operational realities.
• Creating structure, focus, and momentum in complex environments.
• Using Quality as a tool to improve business performance, not simply a compliance requirement.

Why Hitachi Energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to building a more sustainable energy future for generations to come. You will join a global team that is solving some of the world's most complex energy challenges while working in a culture that values safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across a strategically important region, working alongside senior leaders to strengthen operational performance and help shape the future of our Transformers business.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.