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Ready for a new challenge? We are hiring an SQE for Components in Ludvika, Hitachi Energy Sweden!

You will be part of a small but growing team. To succeed in this role, you need to have good communication and organizational skills as you will act as a link between various internal departments such as SCM, Engineering, and Quality.

A key part of the role is to ensure our customer satisfaction by qualifying new suppliers and conducting audits on existing suppliers to ensure our supply chain.

You have a driver's license and a willingness to travel both locally and globally.

Your Responsibilities

• Qualify new suppliers and reassess the existing supplier base by performing audits.
• Lead the process of resolving deviations with suppliers during escalated technical issues and ensure effective root cause analysis and actions.
• Monitor and consolidate supplier delivery and quality KPIs.
• Develop our quality processes towards our supplier base.
• Ensure that we work proactively with our suppliers to ensure that we receive the right quality of the materials we purchase.
• Be responsible for driving our outcome tests (PPAP).

Your Background

• You have experience or education in quality, supply, manufacturing production, or materials science.
• Relevant experience in quality work within the manufacturing industry and/or experience in supplier relations.
• Good understanding of quality and continuous improvement methods (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, 5Why, A3, Poka-Yoke) and practical experience in technical problem-solving.
• Experience in process audits and Statistical Process Control.
• Familiarity with ISO-9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma training and certification is an advantage.
• Material knowledge in metals, plastics, and composites is a plus.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Healthcare and wellness benefits
• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and globally
• A mentor to support you during the onboarding phase
• Various training and courses that support employee development
• A diverse company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee portal with thousands of discounts and benefits

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed continuously, so don’t wait – apply today!

For more information: Recruiting manager, Carl Stureson, [email protected] answers your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.

All other inquiries can be directed to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, [email protected]

Components within BU Power Transformers in Ludvika manufacture winding connectors and bushings. Crucial components for enabling high-voltage transformation of electricity.