R&D Quality Engineer

Hitachi

R&D Quality Engineer ensuring quality excellence across New Product Introduction projects at Hitachi Energy. Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to validate and release products in compliance with standards.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLudvika • 🇸🇪 SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality execution for NPI projects, integrating quality requirements into project planning, and driving proactive quality risk management. Proficient in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Quality Management SystemsFMEARoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltNPI Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Quality Control PlansCorrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)Stage-GateAPQPPPAPVerification and ValidationQuality Risk ManagementCritical-to-Quality (CTQ)

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetAnalytical SkillsSolution-OrientedCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Industry Keywords

NPI ProjectsQuality ExecutionAudit ReadinessCross-Functional TeamsInternational Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead quality execution across NPI projects, from concept and feasibility through product qualification, certification, and release, ensuring milestones, deliverables, verification, and validation requirements are met.
Integrate quality requirements into project planning, ensuring quality objectives are clearly defined, understood, and embedded throughout all development phases for new and existing products.
Drive proactive quality risk management, facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and reliability assessments; define critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics and support development of Quality Control Plans.
Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring audit readiness, tracking findings, and driving timely closure of corrective actions.
Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to NPI issues, problem reports, and design changes, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor project quality performance, identify gaps in quality planning or execution, capture lessons learned, and proactively recommend improvements to strengthen future projects and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant work experience from related field
Understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks (e.g., Stage‑Gate, APQP)
Knowledge regarding FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, and other core quality tools
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams
Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Ability to travel internationally is expected in the role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collective agreement
Flexible working time
Health care and wellness allowance
Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
Various trainings and education supporting employee development
Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
Supplementary compensation for parental leave
Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks