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GPG Insulation & Components APQP Leader

Key Facts

Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Training And Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements:

  • Coordinate the development of the Foundation APQP plan and oversee its implementation according to the defined strategy and plan for GPG IC Quality
  • Lead foundation APQP plan related meetings, collecting and preparing documentation, and serve as the main liaison between QMT, Factories, Global experts and RD
  • Participate in Foundation FMEA workshops and support HUBs and Factories to deploy foundation APQP essentials to local products; support RD for new product developments using the foundation APQP essentials
  • Act as GPG IC Plato Admin, train cross-functional teams, ensure foundation content is updated, and proactively identify technology novelties to drive updates in foundation APQP essentials and align with global process changes

Job description

Location:

Remote - Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0121995

Date Posted:

2026-04-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity 
As an GPG Insulation & Components APQP Leader you will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Foundation APQP essentials, according to the defined strategy and plan for GPG I&C Quality. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams ensuring that Foundation APQP essentials are updated according to novelties and new risks. 

 

How you´ll make an impact 

  • 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 (to be cascaded to local products). 

  • 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 crossfunctional 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 that might affect to foundation APQP essentials (e.g. from best practices to requirement). 

 

Your background 

  • 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 advatage. 

  • 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 

 

What we offer 

  • 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. 
     

More about us 

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll work in an exciting, collaborative environment delivering world-class technology. We value personal development and diversity, and we are committed to building a sustainable energy future. We are growing and welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement—your potential matters. 
 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait—apply today! 
 

For questions about the position, contact Recruiting Manager Yolanda Villaseca at yolanda.villaseca@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist +46 107-38 31 52, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 107 38 70 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg, michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com 

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