BU R&D Quality Manager NEW

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Research and Development Quality Manager for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will oversee and manage global quality processes across the R&D function, ensuring adherence to unified quality protocols and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of R&D quality in the energy industry, contributing to Hitachi Energy’s vision of delivering smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and implement the R&D Quality Improvement Plan, aligning with global and business unit strategies to drive quality excellence.
• Integrate the Voice of the Customer into R&D practices, ensuring products meet customer needs and enhance satisfaction.
• Ensure R&D products and processes comply with local, regional, and international quality regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain the R&D Quality Management System, fostering continuous improvement and business sustainability.
• Embed quality assurance methodologies like Design FMEA and Process FMEA into R&D processes to prevent defects and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the resolution of quality issues within R&D, fostering cross-functional collaboration and sustainable solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by embedding Lean Six Sigma principles into R&D practices and projects.
• Measure and analyze R&D quality performance, using data-driven insights to implement improvements and achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and enhance R&D team competencies through targeted training programs, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your background:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing quality methodologies in R&D, such as FMEA, Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance standards relevant to R&D.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of utilizing data analysis to drive quality improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with hands-on experience in application