Hitachi Energy
Supplier Quality Engineer
Hitachi Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
General Information:Protect Customers by applying risk-oriented quality assurance methodologies and corresponding supplier development. Qualify potential and existing external suppliers of direct materials and services. Perform quality surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites and resolve supply quality issues, including supplier claims preparation. Identify and develop supplier capabilities and performance to implement category strategy and mitigate risks. Lead supplier performance evaluation and supplier quality development activities. Establish and maintain local supplier quality-related procedures and practices based on global procedures and secure full supplier management in SAP Ariba.Your Responsibilities:Supplier qualification and Assessment (audit):
Drive the supplier qualification/re-qualification process to ensure the supply base is fully qualified and compliant. Support supplier onboarding. Conduct risk assessments and required supplier assessments, including reporting non-conformances. Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements.Supplier product qualification and surveillance:
Schedule, monitor, and approve supplier part, material, and project subcontractor service activities. Perform product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites.Issue resolution and claims:
Lead and execute resolution of supply issues such as quality issues, late deliveries, and non-conforming products. Prepare claims cases for responsible buyers.Supplier development:
Identify needed improvements in supplier capabilities and performance using Lean6Sigma and risk-based methodologies. Establish and execute development plans and ensure Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) in product development activities.Supplier performance evaluation / monitoring:
Develop targeted suppliers to achieve conformity with requirements and continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance and lead Supplier Performance Evaluations (SPE).Process and system development & utilization:
Define and develop local quality procedures and practices in line with existing Group/Division/BU instructions. Ensure full utilization of SAP Ariba and local systems for quality reporting.Quality projects:
Complete special quality management projects as required.Interface with other functions:
Cooperate closely with category teams, buyers, Quality & Operations, and others. Represent the
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Drive the supplier qualification/re-qualification process to ensure the supply base is fully qualified and compliant. Support supplier onboarding. Conduct risk assessments and required supplier assessments, including reporting non-conformances. Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements.Supplier product qualification and surveillance:
Schedule, monitor, and approve supplier part, material, and project subcontractor service activities. Perform product surveillance at supplier manufacturing sites.Issue resolution and claims:
Lead and execute resolution of supply issues such as quality issues, late deliveries, and non-conforming products. Prepare claims cases for responsible buyers.Supplier development:
Identify needed improvements in supplier capabilities and performance using Lean6Sigma and risk-based methodologies. Establish and execute development plans and ensure Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) in product development activities.Supplier performance evaluation / monitoring:
Develop targeted suppliers to achieve conformity with requirements and continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance and lead Supplier Performance Evaluations (SPE).Process and system development & utilization:
Define and develop local quality procedures and practices in line with existing Group/Division/BU instructions. Ensure full utilization of SAP Ariba and local systems for quality reporting.Quality projects:
Complete special quality management projects as required.Interface with other functions:
Cooperate closely with category teams, buyers, Quality & Operations, and others. Represent the
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