Procurement Engineer - Breakers & Modules

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Procurement Engineer Specialist to enhance supplier quality and performance. This role involves building strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance metrics, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications are met while driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Supplier Quality within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Performance Monitoring

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Procurement Engineer Specialist is responsible to coordinate with 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.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
5. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
6. Ability to travel domestically or internationally to visit suppliers when 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

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.
www.hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.