Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist HVDC
The opportunity
In this role you will belong to HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current), a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.
"As a Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist you will be a vital part of the company to enable us to operate in an efficient way and drive customer value by minimizing defects and being a learning organization. You will be a part of a team that has a passion for continuous improvements and quality assurance. We have fun at work and what we do has a direct impact on our customers, co-workers and HVDCs success!" - Marie Eriksson, Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager at HVDC.
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Your responsibilities
- Drive quality culture throughout the organization
- Improve and implement quality support processes in the organization.
- Support & drive improvement & implementation of quality assurance and quality control activities
- Support & drive the handling non-conformities.
- Analyse performance data and drive actions.
- Collaborate with different stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction.
Your background
- We highly value your personality and see that you have a positive, flexible, and pro-active mindset, take responsibility, and enjoy working in teams.
- You have good communication and influencing skills to address and build trust with people on different organizational levels.
- You have knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO-standards, Process Management, Lean, Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvements
- You have an Engineering degree, preferably within quality management or similar.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Mentor to support you throughout onboarding phase
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!
Questions about the position should be directed to recruiting manager, Marie Eriksson, marie.e.eriksson@hitachienergy.com or Talent Partner Christian Falevik, Christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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