R&D Project Quality Engineer

Job description

The opportunity Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will support R&D teams in defining and integrating quality requirements across New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and large global product support projects, also ensure project activities comply with internal quality processes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• You will facilitate quality-related reviews, risk assessments, and verification/validation planning, also monitor project quality performance using available quality tools and systems.
• You will support issue resolution through structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis when quality deviations arise, promote lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across R&D projects.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product reliability, customer satisfaction, and process robustness.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background
• You hold a master’s degree or above in Engineering or related technical field, 5+ years working experience on R&D and/or quality.
• Knowledge of quality management principles, product development processes, and risk management tools (e.g., FMEA).
• Familiarity with project management concepts (Gate Model, APQP), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or above certification is a plus.
• Systematic, structured approach to problem solving, strong customer‑oriented mindset, ability to influence and work effectively across teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to drive positive change, strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English (both speaking and writing). More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome

Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.