Quality Engineer

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0047808

Date Posted:
2024-04-18

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Quality Engineer to join our team at Power Transformers in Ludvika. We manufacture power transformers and reactors up to the highest occurring powers and voltages. The unit also offers diagnostics, oil reclaiming, service and spare parts to customers around the world. The Transformer unit in Ludvika has the core competence within the ultra-high voltage levels that are required to transfer a large amount of energy over long distances. Most of the new technology for power transformers is developed here in Ludvika.

As a Quality Engineer you will play a crucial role in identifying, analyze and implementing process improvements to enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You are a team oriented person with great communication skills which serves you when you develop, manage and lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects.

Your responsibilities:

• Investigate and analyze processes across function for gaps and bottlenecks based on standards, best practices, and performance metrics
• Develop, manage, and lead continuous improvement projects aligning with department strategy and goals
• Manage a portfolio of quality improvement projects and execute using L6S
• Maintain and develop methods for collecting, tracking, and displaying operational quality data and metrics
• Lead and assist root cause analysis investigations for key customer quality issues and COPQ
• Train, coach, and motivate personnel in the understanding and adoption of new practices, processes and systems
• Share best practices across products and departments and drive standardization
• Specify, justify and implement new technology and system improvements
• Work on deploying and demonstrating modules such as Change Management, Lean Six Sigma Overview, Teamwork & Training, Visual Factory Management, Continuous Improvement, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work

Your background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or Equivalent Degree.
• 5-10 years of experience of Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing, preferably of heavy equipment or energy business
• Strong experience in applying Lean Six Sigma concepts and techniques
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven record of motivating and leading cross-functional teams on projects
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus
• Project management experience is a plus
• L6S Sigma green belt or higher certification is a plus

More about us:

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by 2/5-2024! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today!

Recruiting Manager Peter Forsberg, peter.x.forsberg@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 (10) 7383144; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Elias Ströberg, elias.stroberg@hitachienergy.com