Supplier Quality Engineer - PPAP, Audits & Improvement

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities within Hitachi E"

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a collaborative Supply Quality Engineer to strengthen partnerships with suppliers and maintain clear communication. The role focuses on high-voltage power products, quality assurance, and hands-on problem solving within a manufacturing environment.

You will work with procurement hubs, factory teams, and cross-functional groups to ensure compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct and drive continuous improvements in PPAP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management, including audits and assessments.
• Familiarity with PPAP and supplier qualification processes.
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain operations in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Knowledge of governance, sustainability, and Supplier Code of Conduct frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional supplier-related issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement HUB and Factory Team in maintaining a qualified supplier base and ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined standards and validate results with the Quality Organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of PPAP standards with Engineering and Product Care.
• Perform supplier assessments and audits and close non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and lead supplier-related issue resolution.
• Take ownership of urgent supply issues and coordinate with buyers on root-cause analyses.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audits & assessments

PPAP knowledge

Procurement & supply chain

Sustainability & governance

8D problem solving

KPIs & performance tracking

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a collaborative Supply Quality Engineer to strengthen partnerships with suppliers and maintain clear communication. The role focuses on high-voltage power products, quality assurance, and hands-on problem solving within a manufacturing environment.

You will work with procurement hubs, factory teams, and cross-functional groups to ensure compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct and drive continuous improvements in PPAP standards.