Quality Engineer
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Quality Engineer** (or Quality Specialist) to join the GI MACH unit in Sweden, which develops electronics hardware and software for modular advanced control systems. Working in a small team focused on quality assurance, process governance, and product reliability, the role supports an organization of approximately 500 employees. Key duties include streamlining proactive quality processes within R&D, supporting gate-model product development, evaluating quality activities, driving continuous improvement, and overseeing process governance and adherence. The position also involves conducting internal audits, supporting external audits, and fostering a proactive quality culture in close collaboration with hardware and software engineers. Applicants must have a **solid background in quality**, preferably within R&D, alongside project management knowledge and proficiency in quality assurance, continuous improvement methodologies, and process-based management systems. While an **engineering degree or equivalent work experience** in quality and R&D is required, candidates must also possess skills in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 8D, DMAIC, or PDCA, along with competence in MS Office and standard quality management tools. Additional experience in software quality processes, electronics, Adonis process tools, ISO 9001 internal auditing, and FMEA methods is considered an advantage.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Quality Specialist or Quality Engineer to join GI MACH in Sweden. MACH is a modular advanced control system for control and protection functions. MACH have approximately 500 employees developing electronics hardware and software.
You will be a part of a small team responsible for Quality assurance, Process Governance and Product Reliability, which support the MACH organization with specialist competence within Quality. You have a solid background within Quality and knowledge from project management. You will in close cooperation with hardware and software engineers, create good practices and streamline the proactive quality process within R&D.
It is an advantage if you have additional experience from software quality processes.
If you want to take the next step in your career and contribute to develop a stronger, smarter, and greener energy system, then join us now! We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute so don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements.
How you’ll make an impact
- Supporting the organization in driving improvement activities preventing quality issues
- Proactively evaluate and develop quality processes, measure quality activities, review and coordinate quality assurance activities
- Process governance and follow up of process adherence
- Promoter of a positive and proactive quality culture within MACH
- Continuous improvement driver to enhance development and product quality
- Perform internal audits and support in external audits
- Quality support and assurance of product development following Gate Model
Your background
- Quality background is required – preferable within R&D.
- Engineer degree is not required if you have equal work experience within quality and R&D
- Demonstrated knowledge within Processes and management systems based on process methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methods & approaches
- Six Sigma Yellow belt or 8D, DMAIC, PDCA skills
- Communication skills, ability to build trust on all levels of the organization
- Skills in MS Office and common quality management software
- Adonis process tool knowledge is meritorious
- Software or electronics background is meritorious
- Internal auditor and ISO 9001 background is meritorious
- Knowledge within FMEA methods and standards is meritorious
More about us
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.
Recruiting Manager Esbjorn Johansson, esbjorn.johansson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.