Vacant job

The Opportunity

We are looking for a collaborative and relationship-oriented Supply Quality Engineer who excels at building strong partnerships and maintaining clear, effective communication with suppliers. This role requires solid expertise in high-voltage products, supported by a steady technical foundation and hands-on experience in quality assurance and problem-solving within this field.

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

How you’ll make an impact

• Support the Procurement HUB and Factory Team in maintaining a qualified supplier base and ensuring compliance with the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, including ethics, governance, and sustainability requirements.
• Execute part qualifications (PPAP) according to defined standards, ensuring suppliers meet requirements and validating results together with the Quality Organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of PPAP standards by supporting Engineering and Product Care in developing updated delivery and testing instructions.
• Perform supplier assessments and audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of non-conformances.
• Monitor supplier performance (OQD) and lead issue resolution through Supplier Non-Conformance Management, including regular supplier engagement and visits.
• Take ownership of urgent supply issues and support claims handling in coordination with buyers when supplier-related root causes are identified.

Your background

• Solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with experience in supplier quality management, including audits and assessments.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and standards, particularly PPAP.
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, sustainability, and ethical compliance frameworks (e.g., Supplier Code of Conduct).
• Solid collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead supplier-related issue resolution.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities in handling supplier non-conformances using structured methods (e.g., 8D).
• Experience in monitoring supplier performance using KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Willingness to travel regularly (approx. 40%) within Sweden and Europe; Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), SPC, P-FMEA knowledge, and fluency in Swedish and English are a plus.

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 training 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 Kevin Galloway, [email protected].