Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview: Hitachi Energy is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team in Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, your main mission will be focusing on Supplier Development and improving the performance of suppliers by optimizing processes, monitoring supplier rejections, conducting vendor audits and evaluations, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function in driving localization of various products and components as per TLC guidelines - Drive the supplier qualification process, ensure supplier base is fully qualified and compliant, and monitor and approve supplier parts and service qualification activities - Plan and conduct supplier assessments, report findings for improvement opportunities, and verify effective closure of assessment findings - Develop and support suppliers to achieve ongoing conformance with Hitachi requirements and continual improvements in quality - Monitor and report supplier performance quality issues, non-conformance reports (NCR), and identify development actions based on Hitachi quality metrics - Define and develop local quality procedures for various material categories as per Group/Division/Business Unit instructions and procedures - Support initiatives and audits on sustainability, material compliance, integrity, and health, safety, and environment - Collaborate with other functions such as SCM, Quality, R&D, Engineering, etc. - Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering - 5-8 years of experience in a similar field - Certified Internal Auditor with hands-on experience on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) - Experience in handling machining, sheet metal, aluminum castings commodities, painting, plating, and welding processes - Proficiency in both spoken and written English language Additional Details: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 42,000 people in 92+ countries. The company serves utility, industry, and infrastructure customers across various areas including sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage, and data centers. Hitachi Energy is committed to a sustainable energy future and values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. Please note that this position offers relocation based on candidates" eligibility. Visit www.hitachienergy.com to learn more about Hitachi Energy's vision and values.,