Procurement Engineer - Breakers & Modules
Location:
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job ID:
R0079670
Date Posted:
2025-03-18
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The Procurement Engineer Specialist is responsible for coordinating with the Quality and Supplier Quality Engineer team to ensure suppliers are delivering products per Hitachi Energy standards, on-time and on-quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Collaborate with them to improve product quality, lead time, and cost reduction.Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including defect rates, on-time delivery, and supplier capacity.Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement efforts both internally and with suppliers by recommending process enhancements, supporting Lean or Six Sigma projects, and driving operational excellence.Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics to address supplier performance issues and ensure product specifications are met.Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related field within manufacturing or automotive industries.Proven experience in improvement projects and root cause analysis.Desirable Attributes:
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.Ability to travel domestically or internationally to visit suppliers when required.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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