Factory Supplier Quality Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d) New
The opportunity
Join our team as our Factory Supplier Quality Engineer and work in a dedicated and specialized team in our factory in Zürich-Atstetten. Our local product group Insulation & Components is the technology leader in design and manufacture of high voltage transformer bushings. All renowned international companies of the electrical industry, active in power generation, transmission and distribution are among our customers. We have a top position in the high voltage bushing areas worldwide.
How you’ll make an impact
- Ensure the approval of critical parts and major changes via the global parts approval process (PPAP) to meet technical and operational requirements
- Lead local supplier quality improvement activities to elevate quality performance to required standards by enhancing built-in quality and supplier capabilities based on audit findings and past non-conformities
- Collaborate with suppliers for in-depth root-cause analysis, confirm effective countermeasure implementation, and plan/execute on-site assessments for detailed process investigations when necessary
- Take ownership of supplier management processes at the factory level, leading supplier delivery instructions and conduct training sessions for Quality, SCM, and other factory functions to ensure compliance with global supplier management processes
- Lead the clarification of material local quality requirements and customer complaints by considering the entire internal process, including receiving, distributing, manufacturing, inspecting, testing, and dispatching, in alignment with factory needs
- Initiate internal and external clarifications to specify requirements and communicate them to relevant teams, providing support for category-managed materials and taking the lead for other direct materials
Your background
- Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field in Procurement or SCM
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier quality management or a related area within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in quality management systems, like APQP or PPAP Process and tools, such as SAP S4/Hana Module QM
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage quality improvement projects effectively
- Very good German and English language skills
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.