Business Process Quality Senior Professional
Hitachi Rail · Kraków, Poland
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Location:
Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID:
R0123330 Date Posted:
2026-08-20 Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management Job Schedule:
Full time Remote:
No Job Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy as a Business Process Quality Senior Professional and play a key role in driving product and process excellence across our global engineering and manufacturing organization. In this role, you will lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities for new and existing products and manufacturing processes, ensuring risks are proactively identified and mitigated throughout the product lifecycle.
Working closely with R&D, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will help strengthen product reliability, improve process performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of critical power technologies and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions for the energy industry.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead and facilitate Design and Process FMEA workshops for new and existing products, processes, and technologies
- Conduct risk assessments for product designs and manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for quality and reliability improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in the development of transformers, switchgears, breakers, and other high-voltage equipment
- Ensure effective application of FMEA methodologies and maintain high standards across all related activities
- Coach and support engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in FMEA principles and best practices
- Provide quality expertise and consultation to R&D projects, promoting preventive quality approaches
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and introduce innovative solutions to enhance product and process performance
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across global development and manufacturing locations
Your Background
- Master's degree in Engineering, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, or a related technical field
- Proven experience with quality management methodologies, particularly FMEA, and other quality improvement tools
- Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Experience within power transformer design and manufacturing is an advantage
- Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.
Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:
- Private medical care and life insurance
- Access to fitness and wellness programs
- Access to a benefits platform with discounts and perks
- Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
- Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
- Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
- Company events and team-building activities
- Psychological support program
- Free parking available
Additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.