Hitachi ABB Power Grids

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Hitachi Energy is seeking a SCM Engineering Specialist in Brno (Czech) or Sevlievo (Bulgaria). This role is responsible for leading R&D projects from Procurement side for development of various components within the scope of the Design-to-Value program for product cost optimization.

Your responsibilities

• Interface between R&D organization and SCM community.
• Engagement in Design-to-Value projects to optimize product cost and value at the same time.
• Strong collaboration with Design-to-Value leaders to strengthen the link to the SCM organization and coordinate cost and value improvement projects.
• Technical discussions with suppliers, based on design concepts and to derive optimum design solution.
• Technical evaluation of supplier offers, acceptance of delivered materials, equipment or services.
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality.
• Strong collaboration with regional Category Managers for supplier selections.
• Manages supply risk by promoting dual supply already during development phase of new critical components and eliminating single source situations.
• Supports the development of preferred or approved suppliers to meet the level required for sustainable quality and on-time delivery.
• Strong collaboration with Technology Centers and involvement in R&D projects for new product launches.

Your background

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product development in Switchgear/Automotive or relevant industry.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings is a must.
• Knowledge of casting, forging & machining parts, electrical components, insulators, surface treatment processes.
• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, KANBAN, and VMI.
• Good project management skills.
• Good Communication Skills & Fluency in English.
• Willingness to Travel.

More about us

HITACHI ENERGY OFFERS: - Background of strong, successful and continuously expanding company with innovative approach and focus on plant modernization (we have our own sales, engineering, production). - Company culture focused on cooperation. Wide range of benefits: - More time for personal life (7.5 hours/day and 5 weeks holiday). - Subsidized meals vouchers. - Cafeteria system (possibility to use collected points in the field of education, sport or other leisure activities). - Pension insurance contribution. - Mobile SIM cards with discounted flat rate. - Length service bonuses for years working in our company and on retirement. Interested in joining our team? If so, we are looking forward to receiving your CV via our online career tool or through the email: martina.kolackova@hitachienergy.com. Please enter the position name in the email subject. By submitting your CV to Hitachi Energy, you consent to the processing of your personal data and their storage in personal database of Hitachi Energy and solely for the purpose of employment during the selection process. 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. www.hitachienergy.com

Publication date

2021-11-04

Reference Number

CZ52107089_E1