Global Supplier Development Engineer - Insulation and Chemicals

About the Position

Global Supplier Development Engineer - Insulation and Chemicals

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About the Opportunity

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 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 critical materials in the 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 and 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 the Supplier Quality and Development domain and act as project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories.
• 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 and/or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, or Chemistry (or similar).
• 10+ years of quality assurance or supplier development experience in the chemicals or insulation material industries (e.g., in chemicals, plastics, paint, transformer oil, insulation paper, pressboard production).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions with solid experience with production process assessment and in-depth understanding of quality control/assurance methods in the chemical production environment.
• 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 with excellent communication skills for effective interaction in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier audits and assessments frequently.

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.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome! 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: Hollie Tu, WeChat: Hollie0023.