Supplier Quality Specialist |CA54979067 Job at Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy Varennes, QC

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Hitachi energy is a global leader in technology, and the largest supplier of transformers in the world. We are pioneering the digitalization of transformers, while working on the frontier of renewable energy and ultra-high voltage AC & DC applications. To maintain quality products to support our growth strategy, the candidate will be in charge of the quality of the suppliers for the Varennes plant, which specializes in manufacturing power transformers. As part of his duties, the Quality Specialist will be responsible for qualifying, monitoring and improving the performance of suppliers under the CSA N299 quality program. In addition, his mandate also includes quality support for warranty returns.

Your responsibilities

  • As part of the management of warranty returns, resolve supply quality issues using standard tools such as 8D.
  • Ensure quick and effective management of escapes: implement immediate containment, validate if the problem applies to other products, establish an effective action plan with the various departments of the plant (supply, production, project management, quality, engineering), and lead the supplier to establish an appropriate recovery plan.
  • Analyze recurring warranty returns to incorporate lessons learned into design and/or manufacturing processes.
  • Act as a leader in the implementation of the CSA N299 standard with suppliers.
  • Complete the CSA N299 qualification process with suppliers.
  • Establish product control plans (receiving/shipping inspections and in-production critical points) to support the requirements of standard CSA N299.
  • Develop and maintain inspection plans of CSA Ne99 articles: critical points, sampling, batch control, etc.
  • Management of warranty non-conformities with suppliers and the procurement and warranty team.
  • Liaise with the procurement to enforce the requirements of standard CSA N299.
  • Produce monthly statistics and analysis of supplier quality data regarding warranty returns and on-site issues.
  • Establish and maintain supplier quality procedures and practices related to CSA N299 and the warranty quality process.

Your background

Qualifications

  • Careful communication skills
  • Leadership and autonomy
  • Team player
  • Bilingualism (French and English)
  • Technical knowledge: reading blueprints, basic electrical skills (an asset)
  • Sense of urgency and execution
  • Knowledge of CSA N299 and ISO 9001
  • Ability to travel without advance notice (20-30%)
  • Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office tools
  • Knowledge of Knowledge of cause analysis tools, e.g. 8D, RCA, Six-sigma, etc.
  • Continuous improvement skills

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • At least 5-8 years of experience in a technical role and supplier quality management
  • Experience in high power transformers (an asset)
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) qualification (an asset)
  • Proven track record in continuous process improvement; positive leadership; able to link solutions to deliverables.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing matrix manufacturing environment

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com

Reference: CA54979067

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Varennes, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • supplier quality management: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

  • French (preferred)
  • English (preferred)

Work Location: One location




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