Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Full time
About the Role

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.

Our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses.

Your Responsibilities
  • Supplier Qualification: Support Category teams and local SCM teams within the supplier qualification process through evaluating the supplier, issuing and reviewing qualification assessment forms, performing onsite visits and audits.
  • Ensure the supply base is and remains fully qualified and compliant through regular monitoring.
  • Supplier Audit: Plans and conducts, remote and/or onsite, supplier audits, including reporting and findings management, and verifies effective closure of audit findings by the supplier.
  • Supplier Nonconformances: Coordinate, monitor and report high-impact supplier nonconformances and drive resolution that contains the problem, identifies the root cause, and ensures that appropriate supplier process controls are implemented to prevent recurrence.
  • Supplier Development: Develop and support suppliers to achieve conformance with Hitachi Energy requirements and continual improvement in quality, e.g., reduction of variation; sustainability, service/delivery performance.
  • Monitor and consolidate the supplier delivery and quality performance KPI's.
  • Ensure the appropriate utilization of the SBM tools within the BU/HUB organizations and the local units.
  • Assignments require thorough understanding of standard engineering concepts / principles, and in-depth knowledge of quality assurance programs & procedures.
  • This role requires the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal groups (this may be necessary to negotiate changes and influence decisions).
Your Background
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline.
  • Experience working in supplier quality.
  • Recent professional experience focusing on supplier development is a plus.
  • Experience working with Process Improvement and/or Continuous Improvement practices (e.g., Kaizen, DMAIC, RCA). Green Belt Certification is a plus.
  • Experienced in managing 8D Methodologies.
  • Well-developed auditing skills and experience. Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) in English.
  • Expected 25% minimum travelling required (European).


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