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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

Lieu Karlstein am Main, Bavaria, Germany
Type d'emploi Full time
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Quality Management
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-04-29
Numéro de réference R0118257

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file technologique mondial voué à la promotion d’un avenir énergétique durable pour tous. Nous servons des clients dans les secteurs des services publics, de l'industrie et des infrastructures avec des solutions et des services innovants tout au long de la chaîne de valeur. Avec nos clients et nos partenaires, nous sommes pionniers en matière de technologies et permettons la transformation numérique nécessaire pour accélérer la transition énergétique vers un avenir carboneutre.

Nous employons plus de 45 000 personnes dans 90 pays qui, chaque jour, travaillent dans un but précis et mettent à profit leurs différents parcours pour remettre en question le statu quo. Nous vous invitons à postuler aujourd'hui et à faire partie d'une équipe mondiale qui apprécie une vérité simple : diversité + collaboration = grande innovation.