Supplier Quality Engineer

DescriptionGeneral Information:Protect Customers via applying risk-oriented quality assurance methodologies and corresponding supplier development. Qualify potential and existing external suppliers of direct materials and services. Quality surveillance at supplier manufacturing site. Perform supply quality issue resolution including supplier claims preparation. Identify and carry out development of supplier capabilities and performance in order to implement Category strategy and mitigate risks. Lead supplier performance evaluation and supplier quality development activities. Establish and maintain local supplier quality related procedures & 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 and ensure the supply base is and remains fully qualified and compliant. Support supplier onboarding. Conduct risk assessment and plan required supplier assessments including assessment reporting and non-conformance reporting. Verify effective closure of assessment non-conformances by the supplier. Ensure each supplier is in compliance with the Hitachi Energy Supplier Code of Conduct, ethics and corporate governance, Hitachi Energy standards and applicable regulatory requirements.Supplier Product Qualification and SurveillanceSchedule, monitor and approve supplier part, material and project subcontractor service activities, as applicable. Perform required product surveillance at supplier manufacturing site.Issue Resolution and ClaimsOperationally lead and fast execute upcoming supply issues like quality issues, late deliveries, non-conforming products or project services. For any issue with likely root cause supplier, prepare claims case for the responsible buyer.Supplier DevelopmentBy Lean6Sigma and risk-based methodologies, identify needed improvements of supplier base capabilities and performance to ensure conformance with Customer and Hitachi Energy requirements. Perform assessments to establish a fact-based baseline of current state. Establish development plans for identified areas based on the assessments and carry out the development plan with necessary resources from supplier and Hitachi Energy.Supplier Performance Evaluation / MonitoringDevelop and support targeted suppliers to achieve ongoing conformity with Customer and Hitachi Energy requirements and continuous improvement in quality. Monitor and report supplier performance (KPIs), quality issues, and development actions.Process and System Development & UtilizationDefine & develop with local unit counterparts local quality procedures & practices. Ensure that defined systems and practices are in line with existing Group/Division/BU instructions and procedures.Quality ProjectsComplete special quality/quality management projects, as required.Interface with Other FunctionsThe role requires close cooperation with category teams, responsible buyers, Quality & Operations, Sustainability/HSE, R&D/Engineering and project tender teams, among others.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

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