Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0105712Date Posted:2025-09-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Are you passionate about quality assurance, reliability and eager to make a significant impact in a global program? As our Global Product Quality Manager, you will lead the Product Quality and Reliability disciplines across the product group Grid Power Quality Solution and Service (GPQSS), in alignment with the BU Grid Integration program.  Your mission will be to implement a robust end-to-end product quality framework based on industry standards such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Reliability testing, taking full ownership of its definition, implementation, and continuous improvement. You will be also integrating in future the teams that support our product lines based in the global center of competences (GCoC) for power electronics. While the preferred locations for this role are Spain or Sweden, other EU locations are possible if you can travel regularly to our main sites. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement for GPQSS, and dot line to the Head of R&amp;D. <h2>How you will make an impact </h2><ul><li>Lead the deployment of APQP and a robust quality assurance framework across R&amp;D, Engineering, and Product Lines, ensuring consistency and reliability.</li><li>Define and execute the mid-term Product Quality Strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate standards and performance.</li><li>Own and implement key quality processes, including gate reviews, product launches, and SQDC-driven readiness assessments.</li><li>Develop and deliver training programs using a train-the-trainer model, embedding core quality disciplines across teams.</li><li>Establish feedback loops and reliability KPIs, integrating insights from projects and fleet into new product development.</li><li>Foster a community of reliability professionals, driving continuous improvement through collaboration and alignment with our CI and Quality Policy.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><div><ul><li>Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field. </li><li>Extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace or energy industries with serial production. </li><li>Proven experience of managing diverse global teams. </li><li>Proven product development and continuous improvement experience demonstrated.  </li><li>Strong proficiency in APQP methodology, quality and reliability tools.</li><li>Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred. </li><li>Strong skills in change management, relationship-building and business acumen. </li><li>Ability to excel in dynamic environments, with strong communication and presentation skills at executive level. </li><li>Analytical skills and a strategic mindset for quality assurance and reliability planning. </li><li>Collaborative team-player, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment. </li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required. Additional languages are considered a plus. </li></ul><h2>More about us </h2>At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to powering a sustainable energy future. Join a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering. Be part of shaping the future of power systems through cutting-edge control and protection solutions.Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. We will provide more details about it during the interview process.<div></div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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&rsquo;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.

Global Product Quality & Reliability Manager (F/M/D)

Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0105712Date Posted:2025-09-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Are you passionate about quality assurance, reliability and eager to make a significant impact in a global program? As our Global Product Quality Manager, you will lead the Product Quality and Reliability disciplines across the product group Grid Power Quality Solution and Service (GPQSS), in alignment with the BU Grid Integration program.  Your mission will be to implement a robust end-to-end product quality framework based on industry standards such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Reliability testing, taking full ownership of its definition, implementation, and continuous improvement. You will be also integrating in future the teams that support our product lines based in the global center of competences (GCoC) for power electronics. While the preferred locations for this role are Spain or Sweden, other EU locations are possible if you can travel regularly to our main sites. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement for GPQSS, and dot line to the Head of R&amp;D.&nbsp;<h2>How you will make an impact </h2><ul><li>Lead the deployment of APQP and a robust quality assurance framework&nbsp;across R&amp;D, Engineering, and Product Lines, ensuring consistency and reliability.</li><li>Define and execute the mid-term Product Quality Strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate standards and performance.</li><li>Own and implement key quality processes, including gate reviews, product launches, and SQDC-driven readiness assessments.</li><li>Develop and deliver training programs&nbsp;using a train-the-trainer model, embedding core quality disciplines across teams.</li><li>Establish feedback loops and reliability KPIs, integrating insights from projects and fleet into new product development.</li><li>Foster a community of reliability professionals, driving continuous improvement through collaboration and alignment with our CI and Quality Policy.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><div><ul><li>Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace or energy industries with serial production.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven experience of managing diverse global teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven product development and continuous improvement experience demonstrated.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong proficiency in APQP methodology, quality and reliability tools.</li><li>Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong skills in change management, relationship-building and business acumen.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to excel in dynamic environments, with strong communication and presentation skills at executive level.&nbsp;</li><li>Analytical skills and a strategic mindset for quality assurance and reliability planning.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative team-player, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required. Additional languages are considered a plus.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>More about us </h2>At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to powering a sustainable energy future. Join a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering. Be part of shaping the future of power systems through cutting-edge control and protection solutions.Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. We will provide more details about it during the interview process.<div></div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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