Regional Supplier Quality Engineer

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0112568

Date Posted:
2025-12-01

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:
The Opportunity
Join us in shaping the future of supplier quality at Hitachi Energy in Ludvika.

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! #diversity #genderequity #inclusion.

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan, conduct and ensure required Supplier Assessments / Audits as per Operation Unit needs and Performance Monitoring of OQD and OTD. Verify effective closure of assessment non-conformances, by the supplier.
• Support our Procurement HUB and Factory Team that we ensure a proper Qualified supplier base and by that help to ensure each supplier follows the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, ethics and corporate governance and sustainability requirements.
• Support the Supply Chain Management Organization and Part Qualification Team in a proper execution of process & part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined requirements.
• Focus on issue resolution (Supplier Non-Conformance Management) along with suppliers on Quality Problems and visit the suppliers you are responsible for in a regular manner to help them to drive Quality Improvement Projects (willingness to travel ~40% within Sweden).
• Operationally lead and fast execute upcoming supply issues like quality issues, late deliveries, non-conforming products or project services. For any issue with a likely root cause supplier, prepare a claims case for the buyer responsible.
• Monitor and report supplier performance (KPIs), quality issues, and development actions. Initiate and lead, or support, required Supplier Performance Evaluations (SPE) and ensure that the results are shared with the supplier (buyer responsible).
• Complete special quality/quality management projects, as required.

Your background

• Solid experience from Mechanical or electrical engineering & good knowledge on supplier quality management, including conducting audits or assessments.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and standards like PPAP.
• Understanding procurement and supply chain operations, especially in a manufacturing or industrial context.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, sustainability, and ethical compliance frameworks such as a Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to supplier non-conformance and quality issues (8D).
• Ability to lead operational issue resolutions involving suppliers, including preparing claims and coordinating with buyers and stakeholders of Europe operation units.
• Experience in monitoring supplier performance using KPIs and leading performance evaluations.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (approx. 40%) for supplier visits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Capability to manage and execute special projects within quality or quality management domains.
• Favorably qualified as Green Belt, using lean 6s methods, statistical process control & P-FMEA methods.
• Fluent Swedish and English.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout the 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 benefits

More about us
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Christian Ries, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, [email protected]

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