R&D Quality Engineer

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Location: Lodi, Lodi, Italy Job ID: R0129273 Date Posted: 2026-07-02 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Within the High Voltage Products Business Unit (BU), the Technology Center (TC) Southern Europe (SEU) is responsible for developing and optimizing high voltage equipment for electrical substations. Our R&D Quality team leads and ensures the fulfillment of all quality requirements and deliverables across New Product Implementation (NPI) projects with a strong emphasis on timely execution and high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include ensuring that all project activities comply with HE and BU High Voltage Products processes, regulations, guidelines, and instructions. You will join a dynamic, cross-functional R&D team, reporting to the TC Quality Manager NAM (North America) and SEU (Southern Europe), and contribute to the design, testing, and quality improvement of HV Products. Your quality expertise and continuous improvement mindset will help drive forward cutting-edge solutions in high voltage technology. How You'll Make an Impact Guides and monitors R&D teams in applying quality standards across NPI and large GPS projects within the Technology Center (TC) and across functional teams, from project inception through product or system implementation. Monitors all deliverables and milestones, guaranteeing that the product is verified and validated and ready for being released. Supports project teams by ensuring that quality goals are clearly understood and fully integrated into the project plan. Define and implement comprehensive quality requirements for NPI throughout all Gate Model stages and major product improvement initiatives. Drive and facilitate DFMEA and PFMEA, DFM and DFA, reliability assessments, and support the identification of product and process special characteristics that will fulfill the Quality Control Plan. Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities to identify and resolve quality cases that arise from unexpected test failures during NPI projects after design freeze or those triggered by a Change Request (CR) or a Problem Report (PR). Monitors issues arising during project execution, the use of quality tools, and the effectiveness of quality planning to capture Lessons Learned and propose proactive preventive measures for future NPI projects. Your background Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality-related). Strong preference for candidates with technical experience in the electro-mechanical industry, ideally with medium or high voltage products. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems. Familiarity with Gate Models, APQP, FMEA, V&V methods, DfM/DfA, PPAP, RCA. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred. Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international environment. Proactive and innovative approach to solving multi-disciplinary problems. Fluency in English and Italian. More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together. The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: Starting from: 44800 € gross The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores) Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 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