At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion 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.
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Inspector. You have a key role by being responsible to perform inspections at Suppliers to ensure the equipment is manufactured according to the requirements. Work tasks are split between operational site visits to suppliers, performing inspections, and traveling. Strategic tasks as part of the department and different project teams for you to give input, report on findings, and work with other stakeholders both internal and external in preparation of and feedback about inspections.
Location - Remote with approximately 20% travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe.(Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)How you'll make an impact:- Understand the contract, specifications, budget, scope and other relevant project documentation related to the different types of equipment in the scope of the Electrical Substation projects.
- Participate and be a decisive team player in the coordination meetings where inspections are distributed within the Supplier Quality Inspector.
- Perform inspections in line with the time schedule and the different contractual milestones, producing the inspection reports according to the project requirements.
- You care about delivering quality to the Customer and are not afraid to highlight the Customer's needs to the supplier to provide the best solution to the Customer. • Identify, estimate and report cost savings or cost avoidance based on outcome of the inspections.
- Engage and support the stakeholders in the usage of the appropriate database for tracking supplier inspections and punch items.
- Ensure all relevant documentation and punch items are correctly registered in the appropriate database.
- Supervise the Suppliers in the completion of the Inspection and Test Records and punch items on a regular basis based on the scope.
- Raise deviations when deemed relevant based on punches.
- Takes part in completions meetings with customer, supplier, and Hitachi personnel and provide leadership on the actions assigned.
Your Background - Technical / Engineering / Quality management education or equivalent professional experience.
- Electrical Substation equipment scope understanding is a bonus
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a similar role.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills including technical documentation and reporting
- Sensitive to Customer and project team needs and can develop a sustainable relationship to all involved stakeholders through clear communication, influencing and coordination
- Availability to travel
More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays
- Generous bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
- Private healthcare for our employees
- Health screening program and Dental Plan
- Maternity, paternity, parental leave
- Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
- Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-based rewards and recognition
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