Factory Quality Supplier Specialist

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager (listed as Factory Quality Supplier Specialist) in Zaragoza, Spain. You will strengthen the supply base and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, working with cross-functional teams so that suppliers consistently meet Hitachi Energy and customer requirements. The role covers risk mitigation, supplier development, quality assurance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supplier and material qualification and approval processes
• Drive Supplier Qualification, PPAP and Supplier Classification activities
• Manage supplier non-conformities and validate corrective actions
• Analyse supplier quality KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, audits and claims
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and performance reviews
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering on supplier selection and industrialisation
• Support new product introductions, design changes, supplier transfers and process changes
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or a related field
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments within Quality, Engineering, SCM or Supplier Management
• Proven experience managing supplier quality issues, corrective actions, audits and supplier development programmes
• Advanced English communication skills (a must)

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of quality methods and tools such as 8D, DMAIC, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, MSA, Cp and Cpk
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management tools; SAP knowledge is required

What we offer

• Annual incentive plan
• Flexible working
• Meal allowance
• Life insurance and medical check-up
• Psychological assistance and language training
• Coaching and assessments