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Role Overview: As a Supplier Quality Inspector at Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that suppliers in and around India deliver components and materials that meet the company's quality standards and project timelines. Operating within an international team, you will collaborate closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections. Your role will also involve expediting supplier deliveries while maintaining high quality, contributing directly to the success of HVDC projects and the broader energy transition. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and execute supplier inspections (on-site or remote) based on product criticality, supplier performance, and commodity strategy. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define inspection points and criteria. - Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to coordinate inspection activities and align on delivery schedules. - Expedite supplier deliveries by proactively identifying and resolving quality-related delays. - Represent Hitachi Energy at supplier sites, promoting understanding of product requirements and their importance to safety, performance, and reliability. - Document inspection findings, propose improvements, and support the development of supplier performance improvement plans. - Contribute to regional supplier development initiatives and support strategic supply chain goals. - Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Qualifications Required: - Candidate should have technical education (Diploma/ Degree) in Mech / Electrical/Electronics preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control, inspection, or related roles. - Strong ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards. - Proficiency in using inspection tools and methodologies. Experience in roles involving supplier or customer interaction. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspection schedules. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to supplier engagement. Willingness to travel within the region as required. - Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Additional Company Details: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. With over a century of experience in pioneering mission-critical technologies, Hitachi Energy addresses the urgent energy challenge of balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generates revenues of around $16 billion USD. Role Overview: As a Supplier Quality Inspector at Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that suppliers in and around India deliver components and materials that meet the company's quality standards and project timelines. Operating within an international team, you will collaborate closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections. Your role will also involve expediting supplier deliveries while maintaining high quality, contributing directly to the success of HVDC projects and the broader energy transition. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and execute supplier inspections (on-site or remote) based on product criticality, supplier performance, and commodity strategy. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define inspection points and criteria. - Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to coordinate inspection activities and align on delivery schedules. - Expedite supplier deliveries by proactively identifying and resolving quality-related delays. - Represent Hitachi Energy at supplier sites, promoting understanding of product requirements and their importance to safety, performance, and reliability. - Document inspection findings, propose improvements, and support the development of supplier performance improvement plans. - Contribute to regional supplier development initiatives and support strategic supply chain goals. - Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Qualifications Required: - Candidate should have technical education (Diploma/ Degree) in Mech / Electrical/Electronics preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control, inspection, or related roles. - Strong ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards. - Proficiency in using inspection tools and methodologies. Experience in roles involving supplier or customer interaction. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple ins
