Description Become part of our international team and we will shape the energy transition together! At Hitachi Energy Power Transformers, we are proud of our world-class products and solutions and our remarkable history of combining tradition and innovation. Our six transformer factories in Europe guarantee the highest quality craftsmanship. What sets us apart from other companies is the spirit of our international team - a mix of fun, passion and a commitment to integrity. We believe in helping each other and always strive to add value. If you are looking for a structured yet dynamic work environment where your expertise and talent is valued, you've come to the right place!
For our Quality function, we are looking for a Quality Manager Power Transformers - Europe, who will be accountable to thoroughly drive quality excellence end-to-end in ourvalue chain across Hub Europe. The Product Line Quality Manager will report directly to the Hub Europe Quality Manager and will be located inone of the production facilities: Bad Honnef (Germany), Cordoba (Spain), Monselice (Italy), Ludvika (Sweden),Lodz (Poland), Vaasa (Finland). Your responsibilities Lead Quality performance in the factories, providing governance for all Factory Quality Managers in our Power Transformer factories
Accountable for quality performance towards achievement of Quality targets on Product Line level
Accountable for achievement of the quality improvements in the factories
Lead key improvement projects supporting the quality goals.
Support Factory teams by providing Lean 6 Sigma competences.
Implement Quality System, common Quality Initiatives within PL
Lead cost out projects (quality related projects, Hard OPQ cost reduction, etc.)
Accountable for continuous improvement measures such as Lean Six Sigma
Responsible for deploying Lean Six Sigma methodology and Certification process across the factories
Accountable for development and deployment of local factory QPIs and execute a regular follow up withfactories
Part of Power Transformer management.
Address challenge and activities for Quality improvement, coordinating cross-functional Quality Specialists in Engineering and Marketing & Sales (HUB QualityEnd-to-End strategy) in the Product Line
Your background Master's degree in engineering or correlated relevantdiscipline A previous hands-on experience in Transformers,an electro-mechanical or related industry on a roleas Quality Manager
Demonstrated strong drive and leadership in aQuality Management position in a manufacturingenvironment, for a minimum of 7 years
Expertise on the delivery of effective and accurateproblem solving with solid Root Cause Analysisusing different methodologies
Strong exposure to processes and methods suchas APQP, Lean 6 Sigma, etc. and tools such asIshikawa, FTA, FMEA, QFD, etc.
Conversational with Quality international standardssuch as, but not limited to, ISO 9001, IEEE or IEC.
Excellent interpersonal & multi-cultural as well asgood soft skills (communication, negotiation &influencing), networker, business savvy, result andaction oriented, resilient, with fluency in English.
The Product Line Quality Managers is expected to travel on demand, in average 30% of the time
Local language skills are a plus
Benefits Depending on the country
Flexible working hours including the possibility of working from home
Be part of our international European Management team
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