Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension

Life insurance

Wellness allowance

Health insurance

Training and education

Career opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden invites a Quality Engineer to drive quality and process improvements in our power transformer manufacturing environment. You will lead root cause analyses, maintain ISO 9001, support supplier qualification, and educate staff on quality tools, with Power BI data analysis to monitor performance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and the use of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce deviations and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in quality engineering or quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of quality tools, quality systems and methods for root cause analysis.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods (Green belt, appropriate level)
• Experience in conducting audits and working with ISO standards
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English both in speech and writing.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for products and manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive measures to eliminate quality problems and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor production quality performance, analyze quality data, and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce deviations.
• Analyze Failure Costs (COPQ) and drive initiatives that improve quality performance and optimize costs.
• Initiate and lead quality improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Conduct system, process and product audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for certification requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation and development activities to ensure consistent quality standards throughout the supply chain.
• Educate employees on quality tools and practices while promoting quality awareness throughout the organization.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Quality awareness

Swedish language

English language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, quality management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity

Power Transformers is a business unit within Hitachi Energy that manufactures power transformers and reactors up to the highest possible power and voltage levels. The unit in Ludvika has unique global expertise in ultra-high voltage technology and is an important hub for the development of new transformer technology. Power Transformers is currently in a strong growth phase and we are therefore looking for a quality engineer for our quality department. In this role, you will have a central position in the organization and be an important part of the development of both our production and our processes.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Drive quality and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.


• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for products and manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures.


• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive measures to eliminate quality problems and prevent recurrence.


• Monitor production quality performance, analyze quality data, and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce deviations.


• Analyze Failure Costs (COPQ) and drive initiatives that improve quality performance and optimize costs.


• Initiate and lead quality improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement tools.


• Conduct system, process and product audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for certification requirements.


• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 quality management system.


• Support supplier qualification, evaluation and development activities to ensure consistent quality standards throughout the supply chain.


• Educate employees on quality tools and practices while promoting quality awareness throughout the organization.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field.


• Proven experience in quality engineering or quality management within a manufacturing environment.


• Good knowledge of quality tools, quality systems and methods for root cause analysis.


• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods (Green belt, appropriate level)


• Experience in conducting audits and working with ISO standards


• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Power BI.


• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and a structured approach to problem-solving.


• Good knowledge of Swedish and English both in speech and writing.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)


• Group life insurance and additional insurances.


• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank


• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)


• Health care and wellness allowance


• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)


• Psychological support program


• Supplementary compensation for parental leave


• Various trainings and education supporting employee development


• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally


• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Recruiting Manager Mats Dahlman, [e-mail] answers your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist [phone]; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone] . All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Tobias Nilsson, [e-mail]