Supply Quality Engineer (PPAP SQE) (f/m/d)

The Opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of supplier quality at Hitachi Energy.

We are looking for a candidate with a warm and collaborative personality who thrives in building strong relationships and clear communication with suppliers. The role requires expertise in capacitors and filters, with a strong technical background and hands-on experience in quality assurance and problem-solving within this field.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence-collaborating closely with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance.

We value diversity and collaboration, ensuring everyone feels respected and included. Join us and make a difference!

How you will make an impact

• Lead and execute part and process qualifications (PPAP) in line with defined requirements and PPAP gate model
• Act as project manager for PPAP activities, ensuring quality, timing and completeness of deliverables
• Drive supplier qualification and quality improvement activities in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Plan, conduct and follow up on supplier audits and assessments, ensuring effective closure of non-conformances
• Manage supplier quality issues and non-conformances (e.g. 8D), including escalation when required
• Monitor and report supplier performance KPIs (e.g. OQD, OTD) and support Supplier Performance Evaluations
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of PPAP documentation in PLM systems and SAP Reiwa
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, proactive communication and effective conflict resolution

Your background

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Management within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PPAP and supplier qualification processes
• Experience with supplier audits, quality methodologies and problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, FMEA, SPC)
• Solid understanding of procurement and supply chain operations
• Familiarity with sustainability, corporate governance and Supplier Code of Conduct requirements
• Ideally Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Fluent in German and English; willingness to travel approx. 40%

More about us

• Opportunity to actively shape and contribute to a growing business and market environment
• Attractive compensation package based on the IG Metall collective labor agreement, including 30 days of paid vacation, special payments, and holiday and Christmas bonuses
• Close support during onboarding, ensuring a smooth and structured induction phase
• Employer-funded pension scheme and additional capital-forming benefits
• Access to a company holiday home for children and a childcare allowance
• EGYM Wellpass membership, offering access to more than 7,500 fitness and sports partners across Germany
• Exciting career development and continuous learning opportunities in an international environment

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Client-provided location(s): Alzenau in Unterfranken, Germany

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-188436

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-29T23:33:46