Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Singapore seeks a Local OU Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive process excellence and CI initiatives across the local unit.

You will partner with business leaders to identify improvement opportunities, lead transformation projects, and foster a culture of quality and operational excellence. Strong data skills and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in Quality Management, CI, or Operational Excellence.
• Experience in power/energy/electrical environments and related industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, and quality tools familiarities.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and Kaizen events.
• Plan, execute, and sustain CI initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Partner with local management and stakeholders to address challenges.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops.
• Monitor project benefits and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Digital collaboration tools

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.