Team Lead - Operation Quality

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Dammam, Saudi Arabia seeks a Team Lead - Operation Quality. You will lead quality engineers and technicians, drive improvements, and ensure quality across manufacturing and testing processes.

Responsibilities include development planning, deviation handling, NCR follow-ups, and audits. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 8–10 years in GIS quality, ISO 9001 experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8–10 years of experience in GIS products, quality control or assurance preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, planning and prioritizing abilities; team player.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quality engineers and technicians in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Plan and implement team development and achieve performance goals.
• Oversee quality checks, incoming quality, production and testing processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

English proficiency

Problem solving

Planning and prioritizing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

QMS auditing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia Job ID: R0149810 Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity You as a Team Lead - Operation Quality will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Delivering World class quality and drive improvements. An Experienced Professional applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

How you’ll make an impact Leading team of quality engineers and technicians in a high-quality manufacturing or assembly environment. Planning and implementing team development, delivering on performance goals. Arranging and performing activities in shop floor related to quality checking of product, material incoming quality, production and testing process. Responsibility on process development, procedures, templates and working instructions related operations quality and Incoming quality. Collaborating with and empowering all departments for deviation detection, nonconformance follow ups, root cause analysis, correction measures implementation and continuous improvement. Supporting in resolving quality issues form GIS assembly line or from site and follow up the NCR related improvement actions. Attending and participating in the internal or external audits (ISO, Hitachi Energy, Customer) and work with all departments to close all findings and improvements. Participating in organizational changes and lean culture implementation within the BU. Implementing and monitoring the quality strategy for materials, customer complaints and processes using predefined quality KPI's. Arranging and performing failure analysis, reports using 8D template or similar and sustaining a safe environment by implementing HSE requirements. Monitoring supplier quality performance, follow up corrective actions related to NCRs, CCRPs and suppliers. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Minimum 8 -10 years of experience in GIS products, Quality control or assurance is preferred. Resolving HV Site Non conformance. Hands of experience in inspection of material, ISO 9001, process or product auditing, QMS & internal quality auditing is preferred. Sound problem solving, planning and prioritizing and as a team player should be advantageous. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Mission and values

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.