Supplier Quality and Development Engineer (SQE) - HVDC

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0054364

Date Posted:

2024-07-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. The global supplier quality function at HVDC is expanding and in need of a Senior Supplier Quality and Development Engineer specialized in Civil and Contracted Services to strengthen our international team. In this role you will be part of a team that is dedicated to implement a culture and practice of excellence throughout the entire value chain of the organization, to increase customer satisfaction and improve profitability in a sustainable way. 
HVDC are in a stage of rapid growth, driven by the Green Transition, and making sure its supply base is able to grow at the same pace in a sustainable way is key. As such, the supplier quality function is central to enable growth and you will be part in making this happen. In this role you will be working closely with Civil, Erection and service contractors / Partners as well as internal stakeholders such as engineering, product owners, category managers and production/site quality. 
To sustain the rapid growth for HVDC implementation globally. Hitachi Energy HVDC Supplier Quality function requires an additional Supplier Quality Engineer concentrated in Contracted Services based in India, Chennai. Together with the team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant positive impact to the already high quality of Hitachi Energy's HVDC solutions. 

Mission Statement:

The Supplier Quality Engineer position is a core business function in ensuring partners selected to collaborate with Hitachi Energy are compliant and able to meet or exceed the stringent requirements placed by Hitachi Energy and our customers. 

Implementing Hitachi Energy Contractor Qualification processes in assessing partners ability to provide services Safely, Sustainably and with Quality, with an ultimate purpose in identifying and mitigating any associated risks before engaging the vendor. During this process you will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and subject matter specialists’ providing support including during audit assessments. On successful conclusion of qualification processes and onboarding, you will continue to support HVDC Contracting and Commissioning function in monitoring their project performance, including non-conformity resolution of systemic issues, evaluation and development activities.
The role is part of Hitachi Energy Global HVDC Supplier Quality function with colleagues based in China, India, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.

Your responsibilities:

•  You will be providing input and guidance to the contractor during the selection process

• You will be lead the contractor qualification process for contractors in Germany and Eastern Europe. Approx 30% travel expected. 

• Collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter specialists in functions including Health & Safety, Sustainability, Cyber security, Site Quality and colleagues within SCM (Supply Chain Management) in ensuring relevant risks are identified and mitigated

• Hand over the contractor to Contracting and Commissioning function along with any risk in need of mitigation in execution stage.

• Support Contracting and Commissioning with performance monitoring of the contractor, non-conformity management, performance improvement and performance evaluation.

• Drive process and interface improvements together with the wider Supplier Quality team

• Establishes clear and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different Divisions, Business Units and Functions and supports the implementation of PL activities and initiatives in the Region/Country through this clear communication.

• Living Hitachi Energy 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 related to Civil Engineering or equivalent competence gained through experience.

•  You should have 10+ years proven experience in assessing contractor compliance to international standards, laws and regulations with 3 Years experience in conducti