Global Supplier Development Engineer – Transformers
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Global Supplier Development Engineer at Hitachi Energy focused on supplier management in transformer industry. Ensuring high-quality materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the supplier qualification process by conducting SAP Ariba assessments and executing global on-site audits to ensure supplier compliance and capability.
- Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and identified process improvements, fostering enhanced collaboration and quality outcomes.
- Oversee the global parts approval process to ensure supplier materials and components meet technical and operational requirements for various critical to quality materials in Transformers Business unit.
- Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive the annual Supplier Performance Evaluation process to identify and address low-performing suppliers.
- Develop and implement action plans for supplier performance recovery, working closely with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness of corrective measures.
- Resolve escalated non-conformities with suppliers by leading root cause analysis and ensuring proper implementation of corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level, reflecting lessons learned and promoting best practices across the business unit.
- Lead key SCM tool/system improvement projects within Supplier Quality and Development domain.
- Act as project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Materials, Mechanical, Polymer science or similar).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier development and supplier quality management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- In-depth knowledge of chemicals, gaskets and/or insulation material production processes, specifications, and quality standards in transformer industry (or similar)
- Solid experience with production process assessment.
- Deep knowledge of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why Analysis).
- Expertise in APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, SPC, and inspection processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a structured, proactive, and result-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction in an international environment.
- Proven experience with process improvement and standardization across regions.
- Willingness to travel internationally for supplier audits and assessments frequently.
Benefits:
- Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.
- Reasonable accommodations for the job application process.
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