At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect suppliers to ensure quality equipment manufacturing and report findings.
- Company: Join Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous leave, private healthcare, fitness perks, and performance rewards.
- Other info: Remote work with 20% travel; great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy transition while travelling across Europe.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in quality inspection with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration.
Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Inspector.
You have a key role by being responsible to perform inspections at Suppliers to ensure the equipment is manufactured according to the requirements.
Work tasks are split between operational site visits to suppliers, performing inspections, and traveling.
Strategic tasks as part of the department and different project teams for you to give input, report on findings, and work with other stakeholders both internal and external in preparation of and feedback about inspections.
Location – Remote with approximately 20% travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
(Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)
How you'll make an impact
- Understand the contract, specifications, budget, scope and other relevant project documentation related to the different types of equipment in the scope of the Electrical Substation projects.
- Participate and be a decisive team player in the coordination meetings where inspections are distributed within the Supplier Quality Inspector.
- Perform inspections in line with the time schedule and the different contractual milestones, producing the inspection reports according to the project requirements.
- You care about delivering quality to the Customer and are not afraid to highlight the Customer's needs to the supplier to provide the best solution to the Customer.
Identify, estimate and report cost savings or cost avoidance based on outcome of the inspections.
- Engage and support the stakeholders in the usage of the appropriate database for tracking supplier inspections and punch items.
- Ensure all relevant documentation and punch items are correctly registered in the appropriate database.
- Supervise the Suppliers in the completion of the Inspection and Test Records and punch items on a regular basis based on the scope.
- Raise deviations when deemed relevant based on punches.
- Takes part in completions meetings with customer, supplier, and Hitachi personnel and provide leadership on the actions assigned.
- Your Background
- Technical / Engineering / Quality management education or equivalent professional experience.
- Electrical Substation equipment scope understanding is a bonus
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills including technical documentation and reporting
- Sensitive to Customer and project team needs and can develop a sustainable relationship to all involved stakeholders through clear communication, influencing and coordination
- Availability to travel
- More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded.
Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth.
By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays
- Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
- Private healthcare for our employees
- Health screening program and Dental Plan
- Maternity, paternity, parental leave
- Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
- Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-based rewards and recognition
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years.
As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.
With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
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Supplier Quality Inspector in Birmingham employer: Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Hitachi Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Service Tendering Specialist in the UK, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on health and safety, alongside comprehensive training and personal development opportunities. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, ensuring that every employee feels respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our mission of powering a sustainable energy future.
