Procurement Engineer - Breakers & Modules

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Engineer Specialist to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines. In this role, you will build strong relationships with suppliers, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in procurement and quality engineering will be crucial in enhancing product quality and operational excellence. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to impactful projects within the automotive sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about quality assurance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Monitor supplier performance through key quality indicators.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Performance Monitoring

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Procurement Engineer - Breakers & Modules

Location:

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID:

R0079670

Date Posted:

2025-03-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Procurement Engineer Specialist is responsible for coordinating with the Quality and Supplier Quality Engineer team to ensure suppliers are delivering products per Hitachi Energy standards, on-time and on-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 both 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 of experience in Procurement, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related field within manufacturing or automotive industries.
3. Proven experience in improvement projects and root cause analysis.

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 when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities