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Supplier Quality Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Supplier Quality Engineer

Vaasa, Finland

Hitachi Energy offers a complete range of power and distribution transformers designed to grant the reliability, durability, and efficiency required in utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our company is a major transformer manufacturer throughout the world and offers both liquid-filled and dry-type transformers as well as services for complete life-cycle support, including replacement parts and components. Our portfolio allows utilities and industrials to maximize the return on transformer assets by ensuring a high reliability, reducing life cycle costs and ensuring optimized performance while lowering environmental impact.

We are now looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Vaasa.

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How you'll make an impact

  • Developing, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies.
  • Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and applicable government standards.
  • Monitoring and managing supplier performance and quality related metrics. Supporting different stakeholders with supplier related topics.
  • Resolving supplier problems related to quality and performance.
  • Working effectively together with global and regional supplier quality organizations.

Your background

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills
  • Competence in functionality of power transformers and its components
  • Experience in APQP, PPAP and Quality Management
  • Familiarity with problem solving tools such as 8D methodology
  • Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
  • Initiative and an independent approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Good written and spoken communication skills in Finnish and English
  • Experience in modern ERP systems

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Come and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society!

Apply for the position by 28 February 2025. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Mikko Kytöharju, Factory Quality Manager, at mikko.kytoharju@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Vaasa, Finland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-113398
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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