Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Hitachi Energy Denmark A/S; Västerås kommun, Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager to cultivate a strong quality culture within the HVDC Functions Team in Ludvika. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and proven experience in quality management. The successful candidate will drive quality initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance and processes. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in Sweden and globally.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Mentorship during onboarding

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving quality culture and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong quality culture within HVDC Functions Team.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Q&CI processes.
• Coordinate audits and present results to the management team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and facilitate communication.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma

Experience in quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0112372

Date Posted:
2025-11-19

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The opportunity

As the Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager for a Function within HVDC, you will be at the forefront of cultivating a strong quality culture. Your role will involve driving quality initiatives, participating in forums and meetings, and highlighting the importance of quality aspects. Join us and play a key role in putting quality at the forefront, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout our HVDC Function team.

“We are proud of our achievements and are now focusing on the future. As Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager for function, you will be an important player in our strategic direction where leadership, efficiency, transformation and digitalization are key success factors.”- Marie Eriksson, Line Quality manager at HVDC.

We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so we encourage you to apply even though you might not meet all requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Drive a strong quality culture within HVDC Functions Team as an ambassador and advocate, emphasizing the importance of quality in all aspects.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Q&CI processes, actively participating in Q&CI process forums.
• Collaborate with the management team and report to the head of HVDC Function.
• Coordinate and support audits within the function, presenting results to the management team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and facilitate workshops and communication.
• Improve quality processes, strengthen collaboration between departments, and optimize QA/QC activities.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in driving quality culture and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, preferably within an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with quality and continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a drive for identifying trends and proposing innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboarding phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Questions about the position should be directed to recruiting manager, Marie Eriksson, [e-mail] or Talent Partner Christian Falevik, [e-mail]. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone].

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Location: (HE)Office_Ludvika Lyviksvagen 3

Additional location:

• Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden