Supplier Quality Management Team Leader
Hitachi
Supplier Quality Management Team Leader
Job Description
Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0101068Date Posted:
2026-01-19Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape the quality, reliability, and performance of a global supply base that fuels innovation at Hitachi Energy. In this leadership opportunity, you’ll guide a team of talented supplier quality professionals, elevate supplier capabilities, and drive excellence across a dynamic, technology‑driven environment.
You’ll influence strategy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the materials and components powering our solutions meet the highest standards. If you’re energized by developing people, solving complex challenges, and building resilient, high-quality supply chains, this role offers the ideal stage to make your mark.
Join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and bold thinking—where your contributions fuel progress and enable sustainable energy solutions for customers around the world.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality team.
Drive the supplier quality strategy and align processes with global standards.
Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and comprehensive risk assessments.
Monitor supplier KPIs and lead effective root-cause and corrective actions.
Identify and mitigate supply chain quality risks.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, and other partners.
Champion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Present supplier performance insights to senior leaders and engage directly with suppliers.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; Master’s degree a plus.
8–10 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering.
3–5 years of leadership experience managing quality-focused teams.
Certifications (Preferred): ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)).
Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485).
Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Lean Six Sigma.
Ability to travel 25–35% domestically and internationally.
More About Us
Hitachi Energy is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future, supported by an inclusive, purpose‑driven culture.
We offer global career mobility, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow your expertise.
You’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development at every stage of your journey.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Locations
- South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Salary
100,000 - 150,000 USD / yearly
Source: Rule based Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Lean Six Sigmaintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; Master’s degree a plus (experience)
- 8–10 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering (experience)
- 3–5 years of leadership experience managing quality-focused teams (experience)
- Certifications (Preferred): ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485) (experience)
- Ability to travel 25–35% domestically and internationally (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality team
- Drive the supplier quality strategy and align processes with global standards
- Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and comprehensive risk assessments
- Monitor supplier KPIs and lead effective root-cause and corrective actions
- Identify and mitigate supply chain quality risks
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, and other partners
- Champion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Present supplier performance insights to senior leaders and engage directly with suppliers
Benefits
- general: Global career mobility
- general: Continuous learning
- general: Opportunities to grow your expertise
- general: Inclusive, purpose-driven culture
- general: Team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development
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Supplier Quality Management Team Leader
Hitachi
Supplier Quality Management Team Leader
Job Description
Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0101068Date Posted:
2026-01-19Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape the quality, reliability, and performance of a global supply base that fuels innovation at Hitachi Energy. In this leadership opportunity, you’ll guide a team of talented supplier quality professionals, elevate supplier capabilities, and drive excellence across a dynamic, technology‑driven environment.
You’ll influence strategy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the materials and components powering our solutions meet the highest standards. If you’re energized by developing people, solving complex challenges, and building resilient, high-quality supply chains, this role offers the ideal stage to make your mark.
Join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and bold thinking—where your contributions fuel progress and enable sustainable energy solutions for customers around the world.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality team.
Drive the supplier quality strategy and align processes with global standards.
Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and comprehensive risk assessments.
Monitor supplier KPIs and lead effective root-cause and corrective actions.
Identify and mitigate supply chain quality risks.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, and other partners.
Champion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Present supplier performance insights to senior leaders and engage directly with suppliers.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; Master’s degree a plus.
8–10 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering.
3–5 years of leadership experience managing quality-focused teams.
Certifications (Preferred): ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)).
Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485).
Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Lean Six Sigma.
Ability to travel 25–35% domestically and internationally.
More About Us
Hitachi Energy is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future, supported by an inclusive, purpose‑driven culture.
We offer global career mobility, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow your expertise.
You’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development at every stage of your journey.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Locations
- South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Salary
100,000 - 150,000 USD / yearly
Source: Rule based Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Lean Six Sigmaintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; Master’s degree a plus (experience)
- 8–10 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering (experience)
- 3–5 years of leadership experience managing quality-focused teams (experience)
- Certifications (Preferred): ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485) (experience)
- Ability to travel 25–35% domestically and internationally (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality team
- Drive the supplier quality strategy and align processes with global standards
- Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and comprehensive risk assessments
- Monitor supplier KPIs and lead effective root-cause and corrective actions
- Identify and mitigate supply chain quality risks
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, and other partners
- Champion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Present supplier performance insights to senior leaders and engage directly with suppliers
Benefits
- general: Global career mobility
- general: Continuous learning
- general: Opportunities to grow your expertise
- general: Inclusive, purpose-driven culture
- general: Team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Supplier Quality Management Team Leader @ Hitachi .
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