Supply Quality Engineer

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for a collaborative and relationship-oriented Supply Quality Engineer who excels at building strong partnerships and maintaining clear, effective communication with suppliers. This role requires solid expertise in high-voltage products, supported by a steady technical foundation and hands-on experience in quality assurance and prolem-solving within this field.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excel-lence. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Support the Procurement HUB and Factory Team in maintaining a qualified supplier base and ensuring compliance with the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, including ethics, governance, and sustainability requirements.
• Execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined standards, ensuring suppliers meet requirements and validating results together with the Quality Organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of PPAP standards by supporting Engineering and Product Care in develop-ing updated delivery and testing instructions.
• Perform supplier assessments and audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of non-conformances.
• Monitor supplier performance (OQD) and lead issue resolution through Supplier Non-Conformance Management, including regular supplier engagement and visits.
• Take ownership of urgent supply issues and support claims handling in coordination with buyers when supplier-related root causes are identified.

Your background

• Solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with experience in supplier quality management, including audits and assessments.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and standards, particularly PPAP.
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing or industrial environ-ment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, sustainability, and ethical compliance frameworks (e.g., Supplier Code of Conduct).
• Solid collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead supplier-related issue resolu-tion.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities in handling supplier non-conformances using structured methods (e.g., 8D).
• Experience in monitoring supplier performance using KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Willingness to travel regularly (approx. 40%) within Sweden and Europe; Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), SPC, P-FMEA knowledge, and fluency in Swedish and English are a plus.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and benefits

More About Us

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!

Publication date : 2026-06-09