R&D Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Mentor support

Training & education

Diversity & inclusion

Parental leave top-up

Benefits portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden is seeking an R&D Quality Engineer to ensure quality excellence across NPI projects and ongoing product enhancements. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and certification teams to secure designs are validated and released in compliance with internal processes and external standards.

The role emphasizes DFMEA/PFMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, CAPA implementation, and readiness for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits, with international travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and Stage-Gate/APQP.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA and core quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects from concept through release.
• Integrate quality requirements into project planning and development phases.
• Drive quality risk management with DFMEA, PFMEA and reliability assessments.
• Define CTQ characteristics and support QC plan development.
• Coordinate audits for ISO 9001/14001/45001 and cierre corrective actions.
• Lead RCA and implement CAPA.
• Monitor quality performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional collab

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

R&D Quality Engineer

Location: Ludvika, Sweden

Overview

As an R&D Quality Engineer you will ensure quality excellence across New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and enhancements to the active product portfolio. Reporting to the TC Quality Manager, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and certification teams to ensure products are designed, validated and released in full compliance with internal processes and external standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects from concept through product qualification, certification and release.
• Integrate quality requirements into project planning, ensuring objectives are clearly defined and embedded throughout all development phases.
• Drive proactive quality risk management, facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and reliability assessments.
• Define critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics and support development of Quality Control Plans.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to NPI issues, problem reports and design changes, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor project quality performance, identify gaps, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks such as Stage‑Gate and APQP.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA and other core quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Proactive, analytical and solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel internationally is expected.

Benefits

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
• Mentor support during onboarding
• Various trainings and educational opportunities
• Diverse workplace with over 70 nationalities
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity.