Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Yard Materials

The opportunity

Ready to have a real impact on improving Supply Chain Sustainability and Quality in a global company at the core of the Green Transition? Then look no further!

Hitachi Energy HVDC is now looking to expand the team driving Sustainability and Quality within the area of Yard Materials with a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. In the role you will take full ownership of the Sustainability and Quality Performance of "your" suppliers, working closely with Product Owners, Category Managers, and other relevant stakeholders such as site quality, project managers etc. to ensure the Supplier can meet and exceed the business needs. You will be working in a truly global team of 13 nationalities across 7 countries where you also have peers working with the same type of equipment, allowing you to support each other and share experience.

How you'll make an impact

• Qualify new suppliers and ensure existing ones stay up to date in meeting Hitachi Energy's qualification requirements (Sustainability, Cyber security and Quality)
• Drive product qualifications (PPAP adapted for the energy business) on new and revised products
• Manage changes within our supply base, ensuring that Hitachi Energy's high expectations consistently are met
• Perform surveillance activities such as audits and revalidation of PPAPs
• Manage non-conformities ensuring systemic causes are identified and corrective actions effective
• Drive cross-functional performance improvement plans, ensuring efficient end-to-end improvements
• Define needs for pre-dispatch inspection and coordinate those with our Supplier Quality Inspectors and contracted third-party inspectors.

Your background

• Previous experience from the energy industry
• Higher technical education within electrical or mechanical engineering or corresponding experience from previous positions
• Significant experience with Quality Management Methods and systems such as DMAIC, 8D, MSA, PPAP, certified ISO lead auditor (preferred but not mandatory)
• Great communication skills and ability to raise engagement
• Fully fluent in professional English

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 onboard 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

Additional information

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don't hesitate, apply today!

Recruiting Manager Robert Malmquist, robert.malmquist@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-142170

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-18T18:35:31