SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Pubblicato il 21-09-2026 - Hitachi Energy in Padova
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Supplier Development Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will ensure our suppliers deliver high-quality materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will implement proactive quality assurance processes to enhance the quality and delivery performance of our supply base. Aligning with our Category Strategy, you will lead supplier assessments, manage development initiatives, oversee parts approvals, and drive continuous improvement, ultimately elevating our supplier partnerships and contributing to our operational excellence.
Lead the supplier qualification process by conducting SAP Ariba assessments and executing global on-site audits to ensure supplier compliance and capability.
Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and identified process improvements, fostering enhanced collaboration and quality outcomes.
Resolve escalated non-conformities with suppliers by leading root cause analysis and ensuring proper implementation of corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices across the business unit.
Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance and supplier development. in the field of metal fabrication, welding, machining, transformer components or similar industries.
Knowledge of heat treatment processes and surface protection processes such as hot-dip galvanization, powder and wet paint processes, E-coating (KTL) processes, etc.
Familiarity with ISO-9001, IATF16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and external auditor certification is a plus.
Welding engineering/inspector certification (e.g. International Welding Engineer/Inspector (IWE/IWI), painting/coating inspector certification (e.g. FROSIO), NDT certification (ISO 9712) is a strong advantage.