Job Description
As Supplier Quality Engineer (f/m/d), based in Mannheim, you will be identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers according to the quality standards and policies of our organization. Furthermore, you will provide advice and training on quality protocols and conduct audits to ensure compliance with organization and applicable government standards. It will also be on you to resolve supplier problems related to quality, performance, and service level as well as to identify and certify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply disruption.
Does this sound like an exciting challenge or would you like to develop further in this area? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Our flexible working models and framework help you to optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees are empowered and can thrive.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.
Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job type: Full-Time
Job Reference Code: R0053002
- 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, as well as recommending the appropriate qualification level
- Plan and conduct, remote and/or onsite, supplier audits, including reporting and findings management – also, verify effective closure of audit findings by the supplier
- 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
- Develop and support suppliers to achieve conformance with Hitachi Energy requirements and continual improvement in quality
- Monitor and consolidate the supplier delivery and quality performance KPIs
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in supplier quality
- Recent professional experience focusing on supplier development is a plus
- Experience in working with Process Improvement and/or Continuous Improvement practices (e.g., Kaizen, DMAIC, RCA) – a Green Belt Certification in this area is an advantage
- Fluent in German and English, both verbal and written
- Excellent communication skills in working together with suppliers, customers, and internal groups
- Willingness to travel, minimum 25% of your time
- Collective wage agreement from IG Metal including special payments
- Flexible working hours (working time accounts)
- Motivated and warm team with both, young and very experienced colleagues
- 35-hour-week plus overtime pay for extra work
- 30 days for vacation
- Use of many fitness studios throughout Germany for your workout
- Relocation service