Manufacturing Quality Assurance Experienced Professional

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Manufacturing Quality Assurance Experienced Professional for the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

Manufacturing Quality Assurance work includes: Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for a manufactured material, component, or product. Building and maintaining the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products. Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support related management systems in quality function like ISO14001:2015 & ISO45001:2018.

• Coordination of customer audit & follow up the actions.

• Planning and Performing Quality Management System Audits, Global Quality Assessment & Customer Audits.

• Follow up of NCRs & Coordinate Root Cause Analysis (8D etc.) and define the action w/ related team which come from internal audits, customer audits, during manufacturing or customer claims (CCRP).

• Responsible to define Inspection Test Plans (ITP) based on contracts & relevant standards.

• Coordinate the functional tests w/ customer & prepare the relevant report for Final Acceptance Report (FTA).

• Close cooperating with other functions in Hitachi Energy (Production, SCM, R&D, Engineering etc.).

• Increasing supplier quality awareness and drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base. Lead & Support Supplier in terms of quality training “problem solving methods etc.” instruction & control form preparation etc. 

• Supervising and supporting incoming quality control activities to ensure reliability of control processes (control plan, control method etc.).

• Report & Follow up Cost of Poor Quality within the function.

• Coordinate improvement projects which are derived from Cost of Poor Quality & NCRs.

• Supporting initiatives and audits launched by Group function / Division on Sustainability, Material compliance, Integrity and Health, Environment and Safety.

• Coordinate Computer Aided Quality Projects. Support defined improvement projects.

• Living 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.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

• At least 2 years of professional experience in quality 

• Preferred knowledge and experience in power transformer industry

• Practical Knowledge of SAP QM. Technical knowledge of relevant products pertaining to the power T&D industry.

• High Voltage Test Laboratory knowledge is an advantage.

• Practical knowledge in implementation of Lean production and Six Sigma.

• Practical & technical knowledge for supplier qualification, material and production processes.

• Good command of technical drawing and their relation to international standards as well as internal specifications.

• Good interpersonal skills, dynamic team player, structural thinking and professional approach towards suppliers.

• Valid driving license. No restriction for travelling.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.