OU Quality and CI Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a dedicated Quality Management Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing and maintaining a tailored quality management system, leading continuous improvement projects, and conducting quality audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, along with 6 to 8 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies are critical. Join a company committed to powering a sustainable energy future and apply today.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt certification preferred), and Kaizen.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a quality management system tailored to operations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct quality audits and root cause analysis.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Quality assurance tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) tailored to the OU's specific operations, in alignment with global Hitachi quality standards.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product/service quality.
• Conduct regular quality audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality deviations and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and continuous improvement, reporting on progress and identifying areas for further development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, supply chain, and customer service, to embed quality principles and CI practices throughout the OU.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring of OU personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal Hitachi policies.
• Manage and develop a team of quality and CI specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and present reports on quality performance, CI project status, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt certification preferred), Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies and strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex improvement projects with measurable results and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in quality assurance tools and statistical analysis and ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.