Supplier Quality Management Specialist

The Opportunity

The Supplier Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring that suppliers in and around India deliver components and materials that meet Hitachi Energy’s quality standards and project timelines. Operating within an international team, the Inspector collaborates closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections. The role also includes expediting supplier deliveries while maintaining high quality, contributing directly to the success of HVDC projects and the broader energy transition.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Plan and execute supplier inspections (on-site or remote) based on product criticality, supplier performance, and commodity strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to define inspection points and criteria.
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to coordinate inspection activities and align on delivery schedules.
• Expedite supplier deliveries by proactively identifying and resolving quality-related delays.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at supplier sites, promoting understanding of product requirements and their importance to safety, performance, and reliability.
• Document inspection findings, propose improvements, and support the development of supplier performance improvement plans.
• Contribute to regional supplier development initiatives and support strategic supply chain goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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
  
  

Your background

• Candidate should have technical education (Diploma/ Degree) – Mech / Electrical/Electronics preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control, inspection, or related roles.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools and methodologies. Experience in roles involving supplier or customer interaction.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspection schedules. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to supplier engagement. Willingness to travel within the region as required.
• Based in India with regular travel to supplier locations. Occasional remote inspections depending on product type and supplier setup. Interaction with international colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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