Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Singapore is seeking a Local OU Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive business process excellence and CI initiatives across the local operating unit.

You will partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, lead transformation projects, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes HSE integration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years in Quality Management, CI, Operational Excellence, or related roles.
• Experience in power/energy/electrical environments or similar industrial settings.
• Knowledge 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 preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CI projects, Kaizen events, and process improvements.
• Plan, execute, and sustain CI projects with measurable outcomes.
• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with local management and stakeholders to address challenges.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops.
• Monitor project performance and benefits realization; report progress to stakeholders.
• Promote standardization and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Support deployment of CI practices and foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Coach teams on CI tools, methodologies, and customer-focused problem solving.
• Ensure HSE considerations in improvements and risk assessments.
• Provide data-driven insights and performance metrics.

Skills

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

5S

Quality tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.