Supplier Quality Specialist - Jobs in Quebec City, QC

Job Description

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great InnovationTo maintain quality products to support our growth strategy, the candidate will be in charge of the quality of the suppliers for the Varennes plant, which specializes in manufacturing power transformers. As part of their duties, the quality specialist will be responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of suppliers.Your responsibilities

• Resolve supply quality issues using standard tools such as 8D.
• Ensure quick and effective management of escapes: implement immediate containment, validate if the problem applies to other products, establish an effective action plan with the various departments of the plant (supply, production, project management, quality, engineering), and lead the supplier to establish an appropriate recovery plan.
• Act as a leader in supplier quality management.
• Support the production team to fully understand the problems of the suppliers, thus facilitating the resolution of the issues with them.
• Work with the pre-production engineer to identify risks associated with product procurement and release new orders.
• Establish product control plans (receiving/shipping inspections and in-production critical points).
• Develop and maintain internal inspection plans in SAP: critical points, sampling, batch control, etc.
• Manage non-conformities with suppliers and the procurement team.
• Liaise with the procurement and North American Hub teams to enforce N299 requirements.
• Identify potential supplier claims monthly.
• Produce monthly statistics and analysis of supplier quality data.
• Support the warranty management team to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Influence supplier performance evaluation and supplier quality development activities with the North America Hub team.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality procedures and practices based on Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. global procedures.
• Support the implementation of product certification projects with new suppliers.

Your background

• Careful communication skills
• Leadership and autonomy
• Team player
• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Technical knowledge: reading blueprints, basic electrical skills (an asset)
• Sense of urgency and execution
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Ability to travel without advance notice (20-30%)
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office tools
• Knowledge of control plans, FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, & Criticality Analysis)
• Continuous improvement skills
• Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• At least 5-8 years of experience in a technical role
• 5+ years in a supply management role
• Experience in high power transformers (an asset)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) qualification (an asset)
• Proven track record in continuous process improvement; positive leadership; strong track record of planning and linking solutions to deliverables
• Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing matrix manufacturing environment

More about usHitachi 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.comPublication date2022-06-17Reference NumberCA53437648_E2Basic InfoLocation Varennes, QC, Quebec, CanadaJob type Full-TimeType of role Senior professionals ( > 5 years of work experience)Contract Regular/PermanentQuick Apply

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