Product Line Quality Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Product Line (PL) quality strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor quality performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Guide quality management processes, compliance, and risk mitigation to foster a culture of quality excellence across the organization.
• Ensure that QA and QC resources are available, and that staff are trained and competent.
• Analyze customer feedback to understand needs and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct assessments to identify areas for improvement in product and process quality.
• Promote awareness of compliance obligations and support factories in meeting quality standards.
• Drive the resolution of quality issues using root cause analysis and ensure systematic follow-up.
• Ensure detailed investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions for PL test failures and customer-impacting quality issues.
• Manage, mentor and develop Quality Managers and quality staff in factories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 15 years of extensive experience in Transformer business in engineering, operations, Service or Quality function in a managerial role
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Proven leadership ability to influence and mentor cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and fostering a culture of quality excellence across the organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels and foster a culture of quality excellence across the organization.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Benefits

• 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.