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

Overview

Global Product Quality & Reliability Manager (F / M / D). 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. Implement a robust end-to-end product quality framework based on industry standards such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Reliability testing. Take ownership of its definition, implementation, and continuous improvement. Integrate teams supporting 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 & Continuous Improvement for GPQSS, and dot line to the Head of R&D.

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment of APQP and a robust quality assurance framework across R&D, Engineering, and Product Lines, ensuring consistency and reliability.

Define and execute the mid-term Product Quality Strategy , collaborating cross-functionally to elevate standards and performance.

Own and implement key quality processes , including gate reviews, product launches, and SQDC-driven readiness assessments.

Develop and deliver training programs using a train-the-trainer model, embedding core quality disciplines across teams.

Establish feedback loops and reliability KPIs , integrating insights from projects and fleet into new product development.

Foster a community of reliability professionals , driving continuous improvement through collaboration and alignment with CI and Quality Policy.

Your background

Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field.

Extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace or energy industries with serial production.

Proven experience of managing diverse global teams.

Proven product development and continuous improvement experience demonstrated.

Strong proficiency in APQP methodology, quality and reliability tools.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.

Strong skills in change management, relationship-building and business acumen.

Ability to excel in dynamic environments, with strong communication and presentation skills at executive level.

Analytical skills and a strategic mindset for quality assurance and reliability planning.

Collaborative team-player, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Additional languages are considered a plus.

More about us

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.

Location Madrid, Spain; Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job type Full time

Experience Management

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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