Senior internal lead auditor

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Health insurance

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden, seeks an Audit Manager for the quality department to lead internal audits and drive ISO standard improvements across production and processes. The role offers a hybrid model balancing on-site collaboration with focused remote work.

The successful candidate will coordinate auditors, maintain relations with external certification bodies, and deliver monthly deviation reports while developing staff through onboarding and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, quality management or a related technical field.
• Proven experience with standards, compliance and auditing activities.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, run and improve internal audit activities regarding ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001.
• Coordinate internal auditor community and manage deviations.
• Promote management systems as part of daily operations.
• Be the contact person for external ISO certification bodies.
• Conduct, document and follow up on internal audits.
• Collaborate with internal auditors to ensure efficient audit processes.
• Provide monthly status reports on audit deviations.
• Provide onboarding and training for Power Transformers staff.

Skills

Auditing experience

ISO standards

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Education

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

ISO Lead Auditor certification

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 an audit manager 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. This position is located at Hitachi Energy – Power Transformers in Ludvika, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and on-site work, knowing that both physical contact and individual time for focus are needed.

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 an audit manager 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. This position is located at Hitachi Energy – Power Transformers in Ludvika, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and on-site work, knowing that both physical contact and individual time for focus are needed.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will be responsible for leading, running and improving our internal audit activities regarding standards ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001.
• Support and coordinate our internal auditor community, ensuring auditors stay up to date on relevant standards, helping the organization effectively manage and follow up on deviations.
• Promote management systems as an integral part of daily operations.
• Be the contact person for external ISO certification bodies.
• Conduct, document and follow up on internal audits.
• Work together with other internal auditors at Power Transformers to ensure that we have an efficient and coordinated way of working with audits.
• Monthly status report on the management of internal and external audit deviations.
• Provide onboarding and training for relevant Power Transformers employees.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience working with standards, compliance, and auditing activities.
• You are proactive, able to meet deadlines, and driven to identify opportunities for improvement and create lasting value for the organization
• You are a team player with strong communication skills and a passion in driving improvements through ISO standards, audit insights, and process development.
• You are pragmatic, resourceful, and committed to finding ways to improve performance, deliver business value, and meet compliance requirements.
• Certified ISO Lead Auditor or equivalent experience is considered an advantage
• Prior experience in auditing ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001
• Fluency in both Swedish and English.

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]

Publication date : 2026-09-18