Project Quality Specialist
Location:
Remote - England, United Kingdom
Job ID:
R0113256
Date Posted:
2026-01-12
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
Yes
Job Description:
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Quality Specialist, you will become part of the UK Quality and Continuous Improvement Team. You will plan, organize, and monitor Quality activities on projects from the tendering phase to project handover to the satisfied customer. Quality and Continuous Improvement are key to the growth and development of the business from learning from past mistakes and identifying opportunities to improve. The quality of projects and feedback from our customers enables the business to develop and maintain being a market leader with our offerings. Through monitoring and managing our projects you will ensure continued growth and development of our people and organisation
Location, (Remote) with travel to Birmingham and other project sites
(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)
How you'll make an impact:
Act as a role model for a strong Quality culture, driving Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
Support Q&CI Strategy implementation within the UK Operating Unit
Maintain, manage, and improve our certified Quality Management System (QMS)
Perform assessments and audits as an input to improving processes
Lead improvement projects, facilitate lessons learned and best practice sessions, and share acquired knowledge within the organisation
Drive Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) within the organisation and during project execution to ensure compliance with customer, company, and/or regulatory requirements
Support project execution with Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Master Test Plans (MTPs), and, where appropriate, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Review supplier Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Test Reports (ITRs) for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Hitachi Energy and the customer Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
Review customer specifications, collect customer feedback, and respond to deviations or nonconformities
Provide training to individuals and teams on Q&CI topics so that they are better equipped to drive the quality and improvement efforts
Your Background:
Bachelor’s degree or related experience
Proven experience in Quality, preferably within a project-based business and/or Engineering environment
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, methodologies, and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a large and complex organisation
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, PDCA, and 8D
Willingness to travel to the office and/or project locations within the UK (10% travel);
What We Offer:
Competitive salary package
Generous bonus scheme
25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
More about us
We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.
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