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Within the European Hub in the Transformers Business Unit, we have a vast product portfolio comsisting of Power, Distribution, Dry and Traction transformers, alongside components such as bushings and tap changers, and insulation, all used worldwide on conversion of electrical energy. For our Quality function, we are looking for a Quality Specialist, who will be hosted by our Marketing & Sales organization and accountable to thoroughly drive quality excellence within the function across Hub Europe, for one or more product lines.
Your responsibilities
- Together with the local Product Marketing Manager – PMM, you will develop and roll out a dedicated Quality Management System (QMS) that ultimately envisages to improve MS Marketing & Sales processes and deliverables.
- The QMS Quality Marketing & Sales scope shall encapsulate multiple factories within the product line in Europe. The activities that shall be contained are described as follows, but they are not limited to:
- Process harmonization and tailoring across the European Hub, describing clearly process and integrating them into the daily work of the teams;
- Identification of critical to Quality Marketing & Sales deliverables;
- Establish control mechanisms, such as checkpoints, along Marketing & Sales processes and secure adherence (evaluation of deliverables, process outputs and throughputs);
- Establish improved synergies with Engineering and Project Management to enhance the Tender and Handover processes;
- Enhance Tender process documentation, review templates with Sales team and keep information updated with last guidelines;
- Install a dedicated review committee for high priority tenders;
- Assess the Tender process for the Isolution & Components and Service product lines and harmonize them;
- Assure Marketing & Sales processes are fit for purpose (i.e. deliver the expected output) and secure they are adhered to by all units comprehended in that particular product line;
- Promote internal functional assessments and support internal and external audits.
Your background
- Master degree either in Organization, Economics, Administration or correlated discipline. A relevant MBA degree is a considerable plus.
- Demonstrated strong drive and leadership in a position with high exposure to Marketing and Sales in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with process development and management in general.
- A previous experience in an engineering-to-order company, preferably on an electro-mechanical related industry in a function as Quality Professional is mandatory.
- Thorough understanding of Sales process and tools (e.g. Salesforce), with particular focus on Tender, Bids, Pricing, etc. is required.
- Solid knowledge of Quality methodologies (in special problem solving and root cause finding), processes development and management (e.g. BPM) are required.
- Handling conflicts, interpersonal & multi-cultural as well as good soft skills (communication, negotiation & influencing), networker, business savvy, capable of holistic view, result and action oriented, resilient.
- Business Travel on a demand basis (< 20%)
- Fluent in English is mandatory. Other languages are a plus.
More about us
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
2022-03-01
Reference Number
ES52623357_E14