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Material Quality Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Material Quality Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

Mission statement:

Join our team as a Material Quality Engineer in the Instrument Transformer and Disconnector! You will be stationed in Suqian, ensuring material quality in our production processes, for raw materials. Collaborate with several teams such as R&D, production, process and product engineer, implement quality control procedures, and drive continuous improvement. Lead material quality development and control plan upgrade and enhance incoming checking level.

If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality, apply now!

Your responsibilities:

  • You must ensure material quality for all raw materials for our Instrument Transformer and Disconnector production.
  • You will claim management towards suppliers.
  • You will do auditing of suppliers.
  • You will create and update of technical delivery instructions (TDI).
  • You will lead and execute R&D and improvement projects to optimize material quality and cost baseline with the help of Six Sigma, 8D, and other methods.
  • You will support SCM department regarding supplier selection and development.
  • You will analyze the quality data to provide data support for the quality improvement of materials.
  • You will supervise the implementation of the inspection requirements.
  • You will do regular outsource the testing of materials, hazardous substances and other items without testing means.
  • 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.

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Your background:

  • A bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, material science or similar.
  • Required 2 + years for experience.
  • Sound knowledge of problem-solving methods and quality engineering (PPAP, 8D).
  • Experience of leading technical projects with engineers, technicians, and suppliers.
  • Supplier audit experience (ISO 9001), certification is a plus.
  • Ability to work within an international environment in a matrix organization, complemented by well-developed communication skills.
  • Innovation and quality-oriented team player with a high willingness to learn.
  • Both spoken & written English language is needed.

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Client-provided location(s): Suqian, Jiangsu, China
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-114856
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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