Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

The Opportunity

As our new Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for strengthening quality management methods, processes, and systems across the factory. The role focuses on proactive quality management, process standardization, risk-based thinking, and reduction of recurring issues and Cost of Poor Quality, in line with ISO 9001 and PGHV requirements. This role owns and develops Quality Management Methods within the factory, ensuring a robust and effective QMS/IMS.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the local Quality Management System (QMS/IMS) in line with ISO 9001 and BU requirements
• Define, standardize and improve quality-related processes and cross-functional interfaces across the factory
• Drive proactive quality management through risk assessments, preventive actions, and systematic process reviews
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring and cross-functional quality issues and ensure effective preventive measures
• Plan, perform, and coordinate internal audits, and support external audits including follow-up of corrective actions
• Analyze quality performance and Cost of Poor Quality trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or equivalent
• Quality-related training or certification is an advantage (ISO 9001, Internal Auditor, L6S, etc.)
• Knowledge in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Process mapping and documentation (ADONIS or similar), Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and Internal auditing
• Experience from Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, HCCO, etc.)
• You have a Risk-based and preventive mindset and are strong when it comes to Cross-functional collaboration and facilitation
• Fluency in English is required. Swedish is an advantage, but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement and flexible working hours.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, locally and globally.
• Mentor support during onboarding.
• Training and development programs.
• A diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities in Sweden.
• Supplementary parental leave compensation.
• Access to an Employee Benefit Portal with discounts.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll work in an exciting, collaborative environment delivering world-class technology. We value personal development and diversity, and we are committed to building a sustainable energy future. We are growing and welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement-your potential matters.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't wait-apply today!

For questions about the position, contact Recruiting Manager Ahmed Abujamea at ahmed.abujamea@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson +46 107-38 25 17, Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107-38 46 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg, michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-182498

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-16T23:33:42