Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Local OU Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive business process excellence and operational effectiveness across our local unit.

You will partner with leaders to identify opportunities, lead transformation projects, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement. The role involves leading CI initiatives, process optimization, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration, with emphasis on HSE integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5-8 years of experience in Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or related roles.
• Experience in power, energy, electrification, grid infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC or similar environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with data gathering, analysis, and performance measurement.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Drive selection, planning, execution, and benefits realization of CI projects.
• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with local management and stakeholders on improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops.
• Monitor project performance and report progress and benefits.

Skills

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Influencing skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma tools

Job description

Location:

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

Job ID:

R0149430

Date Posted:

2026-11-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy , our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a Local OU Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive business process excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational effectiveness across our local operating unit. This role will partner closely with business leaders and functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, lead transformation projects, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, Kaizen events, and business process improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Drive the selection, planning, execution, and sustainability of CI projects, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvement actions to enhance quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Partner with local management and functional stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, problem-solving workshops, and improvement activities using established quality and CI methodologies.
• Monitor project performance, validate benefits realization, and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Promote standardization, best practice sharing, and knowledge transfer across the organization.
• Support the deployment and maturity of Continuous Improvement practices, driving a culture of operational excellence.
• Coach and guide project teams on CI tools, methodologies, and customer-focused problem-solving approaches.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) considerations are integrated into improvement initiatives and risk assessments.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations through effective data collection, analysis, and performance measurement.
• Support organizational change management activities to sustain process improvements and cultural transformation.
• Promote the use of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies across the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Business Process Improvement, or related quality-focused roles.
• Experience within the power, energy, electrification, grid infrastructure, electrical engineering, manufacturing, EPC, or comparable industrial environments .
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and business process improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems .
• Experience with data gathering, analysis, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, problem-solving methodologies, and quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools.
• Experience managing Continuous Improvement projects and facilitating cross-functional initiatives.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we place people at the heart of our success. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful projects that support the global energy transition while enabling personal and professional development. You will join a collaborative environment where innovation, diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged.

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