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Supply Quality Engineer (PPAP SQE) (f/m/d)

The Opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of supplier quality at Hitachi Energy.

We are looking for a candidate with a warm and collaborative personality who thrives in building strong relationships and clear communication with suppliers. The role requires expertise in capacitors and filters, with a strong technical background and hands-on experience in quality assurance and problem-solving within this field.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence—collaborating closely with category teams, buyers, Q&OPEX, HSE, R&D, and suppliers to ensure world-class quality and compliance.

We value diversity and collaboration, ensuring everyone feels respected and included. Join us and make a difference!

How you will make an impact

  • Lead and execute part and process qualifications (PPAP) in line with defined requirements and PPAP gate model
  • Act as project manager for PPAP activities, ensuring quality, timing and completeness of deliverables
  • Drive supplier qualification and quality improvement activities in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Plan, conduct and follow up on supplier audits and assessments, ensuring effective closure of non‑conformances
  • Manage supplier quality issues and non‑conformances (e.g. 8D), including escalation when required
  • Monitor and report supplier performance KPIs (e.g. OQD, OTD) and support Supplier Performance Evaluations
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of PPAP documentation in PLM systems and SAP Reiwa
  • Foster cross‑functional collaboration, proactive communication and effective conflict resolution

Your background

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field
  • Proven experience in Supplier Quality Management within an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of PPAP and supplier qualification processes
  • Experience with supplier audits, quality methodologies and problem‑solving tools (e.g. 8D, FMEA, SPC)
  • Solid understanding of procurement and supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with sustainability, corporate governance and Supplier Code of Conduct requirements
  • Ideally Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
  • Fluent in German and English; willingness to travel approx. 40%

More about us

  • Opportunity to actively shape and contribute to a growing business and market environment
  • Attractive compensation package based on the IG Metall collective labor agreement, including 30 days of paid vacation, special payments, and holiday and Christmas bonuses
  • Close support during onboarding, ensuring a smooth and structured induction phase
  • Employer‑funded pension scheme and additional capital‑forming benefits
  • Access to a company holiday home for children and a childcare allowance
  • EGYM Wellpass membership, offering access to more than 7,500 fitness and sports partners across Germany
  • Exciting career development and continuous learning opportunities in an international environment

Localização Karlstein am Main, Bavaria, Germany
Tipo de emprego Full time
Experiência Experienced
Função do trabalho Quality Management
Contrato Regular
Data de publicação 2026-04-29
Número de referência R0118257

Sobre a Hitachi Energy

A Hitachi Energy é uma líder global em tecnologia que está promovendo um futuro de energia sustentável para todos. Atendemos clientes nos setores de serviços públicos, indústria e infraestrutura com soluções e serviços inovadores em toda a cadeia de valor. Juntamente com clientes e parceiros, somos pioneiros em tecnologias e possibilitamos a transformação digital necessária para acelerar a transição energética para um futuro neutro em carbono. 

Empregamos mais de 45.000 pessoas em 90 países que todos os dias trabalham com propósito e usam suas diferentes origens para desafiar o status quo. Convidamos você a se inscrever hoje e fazer parte de uma equipe global que valoriza uma verdade simples: Diversidade + Colaboração = Grande Inovação.