Remote Supply Chain Engineer – New Product Development

Hitachi; Leszno; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Wellness platform

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office setup

Vision/eye care allowance

Company events

Mental health support

Free parking

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to develop next-generation energy solutions while strengthening supplier capabilities and optimizing performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or new product development environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, forging, welding, and surface treatment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and familiarity with PPAP and Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.

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

5+ years experience

Engineering & manufacturing

English fluent

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Materials/Industrial/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

You will collaborate with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to develop next-generation energy solutions while strengthening supplier capabilities and optimizing performance.