Gpg Insulation & Components Apqp Leader

The role is for a GPG Insulation & Components APQP Lead at Hitachi Energy, responsible for implementing and maintaining Foundation APQP essentials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting new product development and process improvements.

Location: Remote - Zurich, Switzerland

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of Foundation APQP plan.
• Lead foundation APQP Plan related meetings, collecting and preparing documentation, being main connection point between QMT, Factories, Global experts and R&D.
• Participate in Foundation FMEA workshops and support HUBs and Factories to use foundation APQP essentials.
• Support R&D organization to use foundation APQP essentials for new product developments.
• Support ToT projects to ensure proper transfer of APQP essentials.
• Act as GPG I&C Plato Admin, train cross-functional teams, support the organization on the usage and ensure that foundation content is updated.
• Proactive identification of technology novelties to drive updates in foundation APQP essentials and collaborate with GPG Operations to identify global process changes.

Requirements

• Technical degree from the University.
• 3-5 years of experience with APQP (preferably in industries like Automotive or Wind).
• Strong knowledge of APQP processes, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA methodologies.
• Experience with Plato is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Collective agreement and flexible working hours.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, locally and globally.
• Mentor support during onboarding.
• Training and development programs.
• A diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities in Sweden.
• Supplementary parental leave compensation.
• Access to an Employee Benefit Portal with discounts.