Global Supplier Development Engineer
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Hitachi in VenetoOverview As a Global Supplier Development Engineer, you will oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance across critical-to-quality materials. You'll implement QA processes to improve quality and delivery with a global supplier base. You'll lead on-site audits, drive corrective actions, and push continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role supports Hitachi Energy's Transformer Business unit by ensuring compliant, high-quality materials at optimal cost. You will work with cross-functional teams and travel internationally to assess suppliers. Responsabilità * Lead supplier qualification via SAP Ariba assessments and global on-site audits * Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings * Oversee global parts approval to meet technical/operational requirements * Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive annual Supplier Performance Evaluation * Develop action plans for supplier performance recovery with effective corrective measures * Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for escalated non-conformities * Drive global continuous improvement in supplier management processes * Lead SCM tool/system improvement projects within Supplier Quality and Development * Act as project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories Requisiti fondamentali * Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Materials, Mechanical, Polymer science or similar) * Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier development and supplier quality management * In-depth knowledge of chemicals, gaskets and/or insulation material production processes, specifications, and quality standards in transformer industry (or similar) * Solid experience with production process assessment * Deep knowledge of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why Analysis) * Expertise in APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, SPC, and inspection processes * Excellent communication skills for international env