Supply Quality Engineer

The opportunity As an R&D Quality Engineer, you will ensure quality excellence across New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and enhancements to the active product portfolio. Reporting to the TC Quality Manager, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and certification teams to ensure products are designed, validated, and released in full compliance with internal processes and external standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on quality professional with engineering mindset who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and international R&D environment. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make an Impact Lead quality execution across NPI projects, from concept and feasibility through product qualification, certification, and release, ensuring milestones, deliverables, verification, and validation requirements are met. Integrate quality requirements into project planning, ensuring quality objectives are clearly defined, understood, and embedded throughout all development phases for new and existing products. Drive proactive quality risk management, facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and reliability assessments; define critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics and support development of Quality Control Plans. Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring audit readiness, tracking findings, and driving timely closure of corrective actions. Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to NPI issues, problem reports, and design changes, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Monitor project quality performance, identify gaps in quality planning or execution, capture lessons learned, and proactively recommend improvements to strengthen future projects and processes. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant work experience from related field. Understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks (e.g., Stage‑Gate, APQP). Knowledge regarding FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, and other core quality tools. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams. Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Ability to travel internationally is expected in the role. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase ​Various trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More about us  Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Recruiting Manager, Mauricio Aristizabal, mauricio.aristizabal@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

The Opportunity We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Plants who wants to take on a key role at HVDC in technical leadership in tenders and projects. You will have the responsibility to coordinate global teams with focus on Plants and Civil engineering design solutions and its interfaces for our onshore and offshore converter stations. As a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will drive strategic technical decision making, ensure that our design solutions meet customer requirements, quality standards and project goals. You interact with other stakeholders such as customers, contractors, supply chain and site team, contributing to the successful delivery of some of the world's most advanced energy infrastructure projects. The role is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition while working in a highly collaborative and international environment. We are looking for three Lead Engineers. This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden. "Are you ready to become part of a group of technical leaders with a passion for supporting our engineering teams and driving them forward? We work closely with many different functions and as a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will play a key role in driving transparency around technical solutions and their impact on projects that contribute to a greener future." – Kamilla Sommarsjö, Global Head HVDC Lead Engineers - Plants How You'll Make an Impact Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and their interfaces. Primary contact for technical communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. Drive completion of engineering activities in tenders and projects, working closely with technical leads, project managers, and interface managers. Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering processes. Support installation and commissioning activities by providing expert technical guidance. Lead development of new technical solutions while interpreting customer’s needs and expectations. Take a strategic role in defining Plants and Civil solutions for onshore HVDC converter stations and offshore platforms. Coordinate engineering activities across key disciplines, including: Electromechanical Design Station Auxiliary Power Systems Civil Engineering Auxiliary Systems (eg Fire Protection, HVAC, Security Systems) Ensure effective coordination and management of interfaces between engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle. Represent the Plants discipline in customer meetings, partner discussions, and technical reviews. Your Background Academic degree in Engineering (for example within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related area) At least 5 years of engineering experience, including experience of leading technical teams, multidisciplinary engineering activities or complex projects is required. Experience within HVDC, transmission systems, substations, electrical power systems, offshore wind, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects is highly valued. Strong technical understanding with the ability to quickly develop expertise in HVDC technology and systems. A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across functions and geographic locations. Strong leadership skills and the confidence to make technical decisions when required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical solutions in a clear and structured manner. Fluency in English, both verbally and written, is required. Other languages are an advantage. As a person, you are passionate about both people and technology. You thrive in a dynamic environment, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are motivated by solving complex technical challenges together with others. What We Offer Collective agreement. Flexible working hours. Health care and wellness allowance. Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally. A mentor to support you throughout your onboarding journey. Various training and development programs supporting continuous learning and career growth. A diverse and inclusive workplace with colleagues representing more than 70 nationalities in Sweden. Supplementary compensation during parental leave. Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks. More About Us Does this sound like the next step in your career? - apply today! Recruiting Manager Kamilla Sommarsjö (kamilla.sommarsjo@hitachienergy.com) will answer your questions about the position. For all other questions, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson (malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com). Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86 Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43 Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85 Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.