Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager | Madrid, Spain

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

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

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 experiencein 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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.