Supply Quality Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Mentorship during onboarding

Training and education support

Diverse workplace

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Supply Quality Engineer in Ludvika kommun, Sweden. This role requires strong expertise in high-voltage products and collaboration with various teams and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing supplier qualifications, performing assessments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering with supplier quality management experience is essential. The position offers flexible working hours and fantastic career possibilities.

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in supplier quality management, including audits.
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement HUB and Factory Team.
• Execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of PPAP standards.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of PPAP

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Fluency in Swedish

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering degree

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 problem‑solving within this field. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence. 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 developing 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 environment.
• 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 resolution.
• 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!

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