Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0126831

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? Our company is a pioneering technology leader supporting energy transition and electrification, advancing a sustainable energy future for our generation and those to come.

At Hitachi Energy, we are investing to establish and develop an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

In this role, you will ensure effective Quality Management across daily operations and processes by driving process compliance, continuous improvement and a strong quality culture, while also supporting project execution through structured Project Quality practices.

How you’ll make an impact

Quality Management

• Ensure deployment and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and internal standards
• Monitor quality performance (COPQ, defects, audits) and drive corrective actions
• Identify process gaps and lead audits, ensuring closure and standardization
• Define and drive quality objectives and KPIs aligned with the Unit strategy

Continuous Improvement

• Lead operational improvement initiatives (DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen)
• Reduce COPQ, variability and inefficiencies
• Embed lessons learned into standard processes to ensure sustainability

Quality Culture & Engagement

• Promote quality ownership across functions
• Enable and coach teams on quality mindset and structured problem solving
• Support bottom-up improvement initiatives

Project Quality Support

• Support project teams on Project Quality standards and practices
• Contribute to quality plans, risk identification and corrective actions
• Monitor project quality performance and escalate when needed

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant experience in Quality Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Management
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required); Black Belt (nice to have)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Strong analytical skills and experience in root cause analysis
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across different functions

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, you may benefit from: Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching & Assessments.

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