Quality Specialist _ Metal Fabrication

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Quality SpecialistMetal Fabrication for the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

Manufacturing Quality Assurance work includes: Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for a manufactured material, component, or product. Building and maintaining the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products. Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Your Responsibilities:

• As an expert, you work with fabricators to develop them to make sure we get right quality from them.  

• The role will involve qualifying and auditing the suppliers, monitoring the performance, and initiating the performance improvement activities.

• You will also support the investigation and RCAs with deeper analysis of process records, in case of NCRs, failures, or quality issues.

• You will be collaborating with GPG process experts, local technical experts, production, and quality teams to ensure reducing Test Failures & COPQ, improving the overall Q&O performance and customer satisfaction.

• You will be reporting to PT Factory Quality manager and involved in various fabrication component inspections at Bhopal, Mumabi and Vadodara

• Should have knowledge of NDT testing I.e. DP, RT, UT testing

• Verification of WPS/PQR/WPQ

• Process knowledge of GMAW/MIG/SMAW welding & types of welding defects and its prevention

• Transformer tank Pressure & Vaccuum testing

• Raw material verification and testing

• Yoke Clamp inspection & process improvements

• Well conversant of Surface preparation and painting process, painting defects and its prevention

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

• At least 2 years of professional experience in quality 

• Preferred knowledge and experience in power transformer industry

• Practical Knowledge of SAP QM.

• Should be able to carry out customer inspections as per MQP and taking clearance

• Certification of NACE, SPS, Welding related course is an added advantage

• Technical knowledge of relevant products pertaining to the power T&D industry.

• High Voltage Test Laboratory knowledge is an advantage.

• Good interpersonal skills, dynamic team player, structural thinking and professional approach towards suppliers.

• Valid driving license. No restriction for travelling.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.