Procurement Engineer - Breakers & Modules

Hitachi Energy; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Engineer to enhance supplier quality and performance. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with suppliers to ensure product quality and timely delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in procurement and quality engineering will be vital in establishing key performance indicators and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will significantly impact operational excellence and supplier relationships. If you are passionate about quality and supplier management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Procurement, Supplier Quality, or Quality Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Establish and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support continuous improvement efforts with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Quality Performance Monitoring

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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The Procurement Engineer Specialist is responsible for coordinating with the Quality and Supplier Quality Engineer teams to ensure suppliers deliver products according to Hitachi Energy standards, on time and with quality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Collaborate with them to improve product quality, lead time, and cost reduction.
2. Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including defect rates, on-time delivery, and supplier capacity.
3. Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement efforts internally and with suppliers by recommending process enhancements, supporting Lean or Six Sigma projects, and driving operational excellence.
4. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics to address supplier performance issues and ensure product specifications are met.

Required Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Procurement, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related field within manufacturing or automotive industries.
3. Proven experience in improvement projects and root cause analysis.
4. Certifications: [Specify relevant certifications if applicable]

Desirable Attributes

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
2. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
3. Ability to travel domestically or internationally to visit suppliers as required.

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type: Full time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Supply Chain

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-03-27

Reference number: R0079670