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Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Västerås, Sweden

In this role you will belong to HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current), a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

"As a Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist you will be a vital part of the company to enable us to operate in an efficient way and drive customer value by minimizing defects and being a learning organization. You will be a part of a team that has a passion for continuous improvements and quality assurance. We have fun at work and what we do has a direct impact on our customers, co-workers and HVDCs success!" - Marie Eriksson, Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager at HVDC

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Your responsibilities

  • Drive quality culture throughout the organization
  • Improve and implement quality support processes in the organization.
  • Support & drive improvement & implementation of quality assurance and quality control activities
  • Support & drive the handling non-conformities.
  • Analyse performance data and drive actions.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction.

Your background

  • We highly value your personality and see that you have a positive, flexible, and pro-active mindset, take responsibility, and enjoy working in teams.
  • You have good communication and influencing skills to address and build trust with people on different organizational levels.
  • You have knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO-standards, Process Management, Lean, Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvements
  • You have an Engineering degree, preferably within quality management or similar.

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 onboarding 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 about us

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

Questions about the position should be directed to Talent Partner Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com or recruiting manager, Marie Eriksson, marie.e.eriksson@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden; Ludvika, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-99167
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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