Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager, Hitachi Energy, Grids and Power Quality Solutions

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Quality and Continuous Improvement are key to the growth and development of the business from learning from past mistakes and identifying opportunities to improve. The quality of projects and feedback from our customers enables the business to develop and maintain being a market leader with our offerings. Through monitoring and managing our projects we can ensure continued growth and development of our people and organisation.

• Act as a role model for a strong Quality culture, driving Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Drive and support Q&CI Strategy implementation within the UK Operating Unit
• Maintain, manage, and improve our certified Quality Management System (QMS)
• Perform assessments and audits as an input to improving processes
• Lead improvement projects, facilitate lessons learned and best practice sessions, conduct training sessions, and share acquired knowledge within the organisation
• Drive Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) within the organisation and during project execution to ensure compliance with customer, company, and/or regulatory requirements
• Ensure customer feedback is represented within the local business
• Provide training to individuals and teams on Q&CI topics so that they are better equipped to drive the quality and improvement efforts

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in driving Quality culture, preferably within an Engineering environment
• Knowledge of Quality Management systems, methodologies, and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to build, maintain, and influence effective working relationships within a large and complex organisation
• A strong growth mindset and a collaborative approach to leadership
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, PDCA, and 8D

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.