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Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):\nQuality ManagementJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe opportunity\nJoining the Global Design to Value (DtV) team gives you a unique opportunity to influence the portfolio of Power Transformers Product Group within the Hitachi Energy product family. You will contribute to a methodology that emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and idea generation, driving product margin improvements. Leveraging your engineering and process expertise, you will lead and support analyses across the entire product value chain.\nHow you'll make an impact:\n\nLead benchmarking activities within the Design to Value (DtV) by organizing and facilitating cross-functional workshops.\nManage and continuously improve processes while coordinating activities across designated locations.\nDrive DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) initiatives by providing training on DFA and DFM concepts and conducting complex analyses to recommend improvements.\nWork with cross- functional teams to identify the need and develop design-research approaches, extracting product requirements and critical to quality topics\nPerform detailed product and process cost analyses with a strong understanding of cost drivers. Collect, analyse, and interpret product cost and technical data to support strategic decision-making.\nUtilize all idea management tools within the DtV methodology to foster innovation and efficiency.\nLiving Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\nYour background:\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product design, quality or related areas.\nWorking knowledge of new product introduction, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and design for assembly -- principles of DFMA are highly desired.\nProven experience in Continuous Improvement and Project Management.\nStrong command of English, enabling effective communication in an international environment.\nMust be a team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.\nStrong coaching skills to provide training and development for the organization.\nWillingness to travel (up to 20%).\nMore about us\nAt Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.\nOur benefits offering for this role generally includes:\nPrivate medical care and life insurance\nAccess to fitness and wellness programs\nAccess to a benefits platform with discounts and perks\nEmployee Capital Plans (PPK)\nEquipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home\nSpectacles and contact lenses allowance\nCompany events and team-building activities\nPsychological support program\nFree parking available\nAdditional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.\nYou will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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. 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