Location:Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob ID: R0112670Date Posted:2025-12-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityThe OU Quality and CI Manager at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the highest standards of quality across a designated Operational Unit (OU). This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing defects, and fostering a culture of excellence.How you’ll make an impact             <ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) tailored to the OU's specific operations, in alignment with global Hitachi quality standards.</li><li>Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product/service quality.</li><li>Conduct regular quality audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality deviations and prevent recurrence.</li><li>Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and continuous improvement, reporting on progress and identifying areas for further development.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, supply chain, and customer service, to embed quality principles and CI practices throughout the OU.</li><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring of OU personnel.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal Hitachi policies.</li><li>Manage and develop a team of quality and CI specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Prepare and present reports on quality performance, CI project status, and strategic recommendations to senior management.</li><li>You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background    <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles.</li><li>Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt certification preferred), Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies and strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex improvement projects with measurable results and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in quality assurance tools and statistical analysis and ability to travel occasionally as required.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</li></ul><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>

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OU Quality and CI Manager

Location:Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob ID: R0112670Date Posted:2025-12-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityThe OU Quality and CI Manager at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the highest standards of quality across a designated Operational Unit (OU). This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing defects, and fostering a culture of excellence.How you’ll make an impact&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) tailored to the OU's specific operations, in alignment with global Hitachi quality standards.</li><li>Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product/service quality.</li><li>Conduct regular quality audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality deviations and prevent recurrence.</li><li>Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and continuous improvement, reporting on progress and identifying areas for further development.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, supply chain, and customer service, to embed quality principles and CI practices throughout the OU.</li><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring of OU personnel.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal Hitachi policies.</li><li>Manage and develop a team of quality and CI specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Prepare and present reports on quality performance, CI project status, and strategic recommendations to senior management.</li><li>You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles.</li><li>Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt certification preferred), Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies and strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex improvement projects with measurable results and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in quality assurance tools and statistical analysis and ability to travel occasionally as required.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</li></ul><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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