Supplier Quality Engineer

The opportunity

HVDC is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work together with us in an international environment with plenty of opportunities. Do you have a passion for discovering how things are made and how they function? Are you driven by a genuine eagerness to learn and grow? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role you will be part of the Supplier Quality team that is dedicated to implement a culture and practice of excellence throughout the entire value chain of the organization, to increase customer satisfaction and improve profitability in a sustainable way. You will be working with supplier quality and development for HVDC Valve Components which could be described as the heart of the HVDC-station. We are open to hiring someone who is early in their career, provided you are driven, curious, and ambitious. You should be someone who excels in communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders, and who sees collaboration and partnership as the key to successful business relationships. 

Diversity is important to us, and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds, genders, etc. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements! 

How you´ll make an impact

• Drive Quality for assigned suppliers, improving quality performance via Quality plan implementation 

• Support new supplier onboarding by ensuring a robust qualification process execution 

• Own supplier results as measured by key metrics and identify area for improvements utilizing Supplier scorecards 

• Manage supplier Nonconformities (containment action, corrective actions and Root Cause Analysis) and analyze periodically historical NC to drive improvement plan 

• Planning, Execution and Follow up of Surveillance Audits (Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement) 

• Support Supplier Quality Reviews to drive Continuous Improvement 

• Support Supplier claim management process 

• The role requires travelling to suppliers for solving quality issues, quality process developments and inspection of components and products 

Your background  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Production Engineering 

• 3+ years’ experience in quality roles, preferably in a multinational company

• Green Belt certification is desirable 

• Experience in quality audit execution (certified quality auditor would be a plus) 

• Good knowledge or experience in manufacturing processes assessment 

• Experience in product qualification process (PPAP or similar) 

• Fluency in English – capability to lead technical conference calls, read drawings and procedures in English 

• Solid communication skills for cross functional and global team environments 

What we offer

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working time

• Health care and wellness allowance

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard 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 perks

More information  

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!  

For specific questions about the position, please contact Recruiting Manager, Mika Perälä, mika.perala@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107 382 986, Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 387 043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Pär Lyckbring, par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com.