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Components in Ludvika is a part of Business Unit Transformers at Hitachi Energy. We are Hitachi’s largest manufacturer of transformer components such as tap changers and bushing. A global customer base both within and outside Hitachi contributes to a business-driven work climate where every product and contract is equally important.

We are now looking for a Quality Specialist, with experience from previous quality related work, to strengthen our team in the current expansion of our business. To succeed in this role you need to have the drive and capabilities to follow through on improvement initiatives all the way to implementing improvements in the business. You are a structured person with the ability to enthusiasm co workers. A practical mindset and a doer mentality is key to be successful!

You will be part of a team reporting directly to the Quality Manager of Components, the team is responsible for the overall strategic quality work for both out Factories (Bushings and Tap Changers) which gives opportunities to be part of the continuous development and improvement of two different production businesses.

“Quality for me is about reducing the variations in results towards our customers, in our production and in our processes. We achieve this through collaboration and communication, a structured way of working and correct priorities. Equally important is respect and understanding for each other’s challenges in the organization, we are all responsible for quality and only as one team can we secure the highest possible quality throughout the value-chain.”

– Johan Engström, recruiting manager.

Your responsibilities

Supporting the organization in driving improvement activities preventing quality issues
Performing high quality root cause analysis, identifying, and driving implementation of preventive actions
Visualizing production quality performance to drive issue resolution and continuous improvement
Implementing statistical control methods in our production

Your background

University degree in Technical, Quality or within similar field
Experience in quality related work, familiar with L6S, root cause analysis, statistics
Solid communication skills, ability to address and build trust on all levels of the organization
Proficient level of Swedish and English (written and spoken)
Proficient skills in MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint)
Knowledge and abilities in PowerBI is meritorious
Lean6Sigma Green- or Black Belt is meritorious

More about us

We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team and are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Don’t hesitate to apply before 2024-04-21 even if you don’t meet all listed requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline, so don’t delay – apply today!

More information: Recruiting Manager Annika Hellman, annika.hellaman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjorer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52, Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Senior Talent Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com.

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’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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.