Business Process Quality Specialist

About the Position

Business Process Quality Specialist

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions, and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.

Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute quality improvement projects using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 8D problem-solving.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, root causes of quality issues, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, supply chain, and engineering to implement quality solutions and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Conduct internal and external audits to assess process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior quality professionals and manufacturing personnel on quality tools and techniques.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress of improvement initiatives to management.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and excellence throughout the manufacturing operations.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to ensure quality requirements are met from design to production.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality improvement, quality engineering, or a similar role within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification preferred, Lean Manufacturing principles, SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and quality management systems (QMS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives and drive sustainable quality improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We Offer

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working (subject to role)

About the Company

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location: Hefei, Anhui, China

Job type: Full time

Work arrangement: On-Site

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Quality Management

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2026-07-22

Reference number: R0138682

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply today! 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! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.