Global Product Support (GPS) Quality Leader
Job Summary
Location:
Milan Lombardy ItalyJob ID:
R0137327Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Global Product Support (GPS) Quality Leader to drive quality improvement and governance across our Global Product Support organization within the High Voltage business.
In this role you will act as a key interface between GPS and R&D Quality ensuring consistent application of quality processes and methodologies throughout product and system changes. You will support quality assurance risk mitigation audits and continuous improvement while helping teams translate customer and business requirements into robust quality practices.
This isa great opportunityto take on a global and cross-functional role influence quality standards across the product lifecycle and contribute directly to the reliability and continuous improvement of our products and processes.
HowYoullMake an Impact
Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of quality standards processes and methodologies across Global Product Support activities
Ensure effective execution of the HV Design Change Process including quality requirements acceptance criteria verification and validation and change implementation
Support product quality and risk mitigation through FMEA PPAP/APQP Quality Control Plans DFM/DFA reliability reviews Lessons Learned NCR data and Cost ofPoor Qualityinsights
Act as the key interface between GPS and R&D Qualityconsolidatingfindings aligning priorities and supporting improvements across product development and lifecycle management
Coordinate and support internal and external audits non-conformity management root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions
Coach and train GPS teams on quality methods and processes while promoting a strong quality mindset and cross-functional collaboration
Your Background
Engineering degree combined with relevant experience in Global Product Support product quality R&D quality or a comparable technical quality environment
Strong knowledge of product verification and validation Design and Process FMEA quality management systems and structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methods
Experience with product change management and quality planning methodologies such as APQP PPAP Gate Models and Quality Control Plans
Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations together with experience supporting or conducting quality audits
Experience with risk management continuous improvement and cross-functional quality initiatives in complex technical or industrial environments
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and experience with project management methodologies are valuable
About Us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We help integrate renewable energy energy storage and next-generation power systems worldwide.
With more than 50000 employees across 60 countries we combine innovation collaboration and engineering excellence to tackle one of the worlds most critical challenges:the energytransition.
Join us and be part of the team shaping the future of energy.
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