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Global R&D Quality Manager (f/m/d)

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Hitachi

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Zurich
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AI generated summary

  • You must have an engineering degree, extensive product development or quality experience, expertise in design quality tools, a Six Sigma certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and be fluent in English. Travel may be required (<20%).
  • You will develop R&D quality strategies, implement governance and process improvements, lead initiatives for high standards, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality results.

Requirements

  • Educational Excellence : Engineering graduate degree required, M.Sc. preferred
  • Experience Matters : Multiple years of experience in product development or quality & operations, with a preference for experience in both
  • Quality Expertise : Expert knowledge in design quality tools such as DFSS, CtQ, DFA, DFM, FMEA, and DoE
  • Six Sigma Certified : Six-Sigma green-belt or black-belt (or equivalent, e.g., Operational Excellence Program graduate) is desirable
  • Leadership Skills : Proven leadership, people management, and change management skills
  • Effective Communicator : Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Results-Oriented : Results-focused, action-oriented, and a self-starter
  • Analytical Thinker : Excellent analytical skills
  • Team Player : Able to organize and lead dispersed teams
  • Language Proficiency : Fluent in English
  • Willing to Travel : Available to travel internationally on occasion (<20%)

Responsibilities

  • Shape the Future : Develop and implement the R&D Quality strategy, vision, goals, objectives, and metrics for the Business Unit
  • Drive Excellence : Implement quality governance and strategies in R&D processes and projects, using methods like DFSS, CtQ, DFA, DFM, FMEA, and DoE
  • Lead Quality Initiatives : Provide direction for selecting appropriate quality methods, processes, and procedures across all global R&D locations to ensure customer requirements are met and verified
  • Collaborate and Innovate : Work proactively with other Business Unit Functions to ensure quality across the entire value chain. Guide and support R&D teams to deliver high-quality results in PPAP, 0-series process, and RCA
  • Enhance Processes : Drive process improvement through effective process definition, measurement, and controls
  • Ensure High Standards : Maintain high quality in the execution and assessment of the Gate model
  • Build a Community : Lead the development of the R&D Quality community within the R&D organization
  • Live Our Values : Embrace Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
  • Represent and Improve : Represent the Business Unit in the Company R&D quality team and support continuous improvement of Company tools and methods on R&D quality

FAQs

Where is the Global R&D Quality Manager position located?

The position is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

What is the job ID for the Global R&D Quality Manager position?

The job ID is R0074657.

What company is hiring for the Global R&D Quality Manager role?

Hitachi Energy Ltd is hiring for this role.

What is the schedule type for this job?

The job schedule is full-time.

Is this position available for remote work?

No, this position is not available for remote work.

What are the main responsibilities of the Global R&D Quality Manager?

Responsibilities include developing and implementing the R&D Quality strategy, driving excellence in R&D processes, leading quality initiatives, collaborating across business units, enhancing processes, and building a community within the R&D organization.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An engineering graduate degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree. Multiple years of experience in product development or quality & operations are also required.

Are there any specific quality expertise or certifications required for this position?

Expert knowledge in design quality tools such as DFSS, CtQ, DFA, DFM, FMEA, and DoE is required. Six Sigma certification (green-belt or black-belt) is desirable.

Is travel required for the Global R&D Quality Manager role?

Yes, the role requires availability to travel internationally on occasion, less than 20%.

What language proficiency is required for this position?

Fluency in English is required for this position.

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