Location:Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, SwedenJob ID: R0095309Date Posted:2025-06-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity 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 InnovationThe HVDC division of Hitachi Energy is a rapidly growing global business at the forefront of pioneering groundbreaking solutions for the challenges of tomorrow's energy landscape. To support this rapid growth we are scaling up our operations and project delivery capability to ensure we sustain the highest levels of quality &amp; reliability, while delivering on time and budget every time.We are looking for a dynamic Continuous Improvement professional to join our Global Quality and Continuous Improvement team and help support this journey. As leader of continuous improvement and operational excellence programs you will support the HVDC global business by coaching and leading quality and performance improvement projects. Reporting to the Global Head of Continuous Improvement you will contribute to the development and optimization of business processes, product quality &amp; reliability as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization.The role is flexible in terms of your location. Frequent travel to one of the main office locations in Ludvika and/or Västerås is required.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>You drive business performance improvement projects and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Sig Sigma and Agile.</li><li>You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modeling  these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through the execution of projects.</li><li>You act as a CI Subject Matter Expert, providing help and guidance on methods, tools and templates to drive improvement projects in the areas of defect reduction, productivity and Operational Excellence.</li><li>You partner with management and functional experts to understand and support delivery of their organization’s vision, objectives and challenges.</li><li>You drive the sharing of best practices, new processes, tools and improvements achieved through application of CI methodologies.</li><li>You live core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (L6S) certification with experience in coaching and leading high value and complex CI projects.</li><li>Several years of experience in continuous improvement and/or Quality engineering, preferably in the energy or engineering sector.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and developing global programs.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change in a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills</li><li>A university degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.</li><li>Experience in Agile project management, Automation and Digitization and Business process management an advantage.</li><li>Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken.</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Collective agreement  </li><li>Flexible working time  </li><li>Health care and wellness allowance  </li><li>Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally  </li><li>Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase  </li><li>Various trainings and education supporting employee development​  </li><li>Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden  </li><li>Supplementary compensation for parental leave  </li><li>Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks  </li></ul>More about usAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advertisement may be made offline with short notice, so don’t delay – apply today!  Please note that due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.More information: Recruiting Manager Afonso Machado, <a href="mailto:afonso.machado@hitachienergy.com">afonso.machado@hitachienergy.com</a>, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner <a href="mailto:sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com">sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com</a><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

Hitachi 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&rsquo;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.

Six Sigma Blackbelt / Lean Expert

Location:Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, SwedenJob ID: R0095309Date Posted:2025-06-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our&nbsp; homes, schools, hospitals and factories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion,&nbsp;bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration =&nbsp;Great InnovationThe HVDC division of Hitachi Energy is a rapidly growing global business at the forefront of pioneering&nbsp;groundbreaking solutions for the challenges of tomorrow's energy landscape. To support this rapid growth&nbsp;we are scaling up our operations and project delivery capability to ensure we sustain the highest levels of&nbsp;quality &amp; reliability, while delivering on time and budget every time.We are looking for a dynamic Continuous Improvement professional to join our Global Quality and&nbsp;Continuous Improvement team and help support this journey. As leader of continuous improvement and&nbsp;operational excellence programs you will support the HVDC global business by coaching and leading&nbsp;quality and performance improvement projects. Reporting to the Global Head of Continuous Improvement&nbsp;you will contribute to the development and optimization of business processes, product quality &amp; reliability&nbsp;as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the&nbsp;organization.The role is flexible in terms of your location. Frequent travel to one of the main office locations in Ludvika and/or Västerås is required.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>You drive business performance improvement projects and support operational excellence&nbsp;activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including&nbsp;Quality Tools, Lean, Sig Sigma and Agile.</li><li>You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modeling&nbsp;&nbsp;these&nbsp;attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through the&nbsp;execution of projects.</li><li>You act as a CI Subject Matter Expert, providing help and guidance on methods, tools and&nbsp;templates to drive improvement projects in the areas of defect reduction, productivity and Operational Excellence.</li><li>You partner with management and functional experts to understand and support delivery of&nbsp;their organization’s vision, objectives and challenges.</li><li>You drive the sharing of best practices, new processes, tools and improvements achieved&nbsp;through application of CI methodologies.</li><li>You live core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while&nbsp;caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (L6S) certification with experience in coaching and leading high&nbsp;value and complex CI projects.</li><li>Several years of experience in continuous improvement and/or Quality engineering,&nbsp;preferably in the energy or engineering sector.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and developing global programs.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change in a dynamic, international, and&nbsp;fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills</li><li>A university degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.</li><li>Experience in Agile project management, Automation and Digitization and Business process&nbsp;management an advantage.</li><li>Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken.</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Collective agreement &nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working time &nbsp;</li><li>Health care and wellness allowance &nbsp;</li><li>Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally &nbsp;</li><li>Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase &nbsp;</li><li>Various trainings and education supporting employee development​ &nbsp;</li><li>Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden &nbsp;</li><li>Supplementary compensation for parental leave &nbsp;</li><li>Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks &nbsp;</li></ul>More about usAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advertisement may be made offline with short notice, so don’t delay – apply today! &nbsp;Please note that due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.More information: Recruiting Manager Afonso Machado, <a href="mailto:afonso.machado@hitachienergy.com">afonso.machado@hitachienergy.com</a>,&nbsp;will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com">sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com</a><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

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