Supplier Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension / retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness allowance

Health care

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Sweden is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join the global Supplier Quality team. You will drive quality across supplier networks, manage nonconformities, and lead qualification audits for HVDC components.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in quality, cross‑functional collaboration, English and Swedish fluency, and travel about 50% domestically and internationally. Hybrid work options and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality roles, preferably within a multinational company.
• Green Belt certification is desirable.
• Experience conducting quality audits; Certified Quality Auditor certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process assessments.
• Experience with product qualification processes (PPAP or similar).
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality and improve performance via quality plan implementation.
• Collaborate with SCM, Engineering, R&D and others.
• Support onboarding through robust supplier qualification.
• Own supplier results via scorecards and metrics.
• Manage nonconformities with containment actions, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on surveillance audits.
• Lead supplier quality reviews and improvement plans.
• Support supplier claim management process.
• Travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally to supplier visits.

Skills

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

PPAP knowledge

Continuous improvement

Quality metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering

Tools

Quality audits

PPAP process

Job description

The opportunity

HVDC is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to work together with us in an international environment with plenty of opportunities. In this role, you will be part of the Supplier Quality team that is dedicated to implementing a culture and practice of excellence throughout the entire value chain of the organization to increase customer satisfaction and improve profitability in a sustainable way.

You will be working with supplier quality and development for HVDC Valve Components, which could be described as the heart of the HVDC station.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Drive quality for assigned suppliers, improving quality performance through quality plan implementation.
• Collaborate with other functions such as SCM, Engineering, R&D, and others.
• Support new supplier onboarding by ensuring robust execution of the supplier qualification process.
• Own supplier results as measured by key metrics and identify areas for improvement using supplier scorecards.
• Manage supplier nonconformities, including containment actions, corrective actions, and root cause analysis, and periodically analyze historical nonconformities to drive improvement plans.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on surveillance audits to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Lead supplier quality reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the supplier claim management process.
• The role involves approximately 50% travel, both domestically and internationally, including supplier visits for qualification audits, quality issue resolution, process development, and inspections.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality roles, preferably within a multinational company.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global team environments.
• Green Belt certification is desirable.
• Experience conducting quality audits. Certified Quality Auditor certification is considered an advantage.
• Good knowledge of, or experience with, manufacturing process assessments.
• Experience with product qualification processes (PPAP or similar).
• Experience applying quality methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Fluency in both English and Swedish.

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 Mika Perala, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Sara Wendel [e-mail]

Publication date : 2026-09-01