Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0146991Date Posted:2026-10-14Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAs the Team Leader Customer Quality you will serve as the key interface between our customers and the GIS organization on quality-related matters. Working closely with customers, R&amp;D, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Service, you will drive the resolution of complex quality challenges, strengthen customer confidence, and support continuous improvement across the GIS portfolio.In this role, you and your team will work closely with customers to understand their needs, address quality concerns, and ensure sustainable solutions. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with deep GIS product and technology knowledge to guide the organization through quality improvements, customer escalations, and change management initiatives.  How you’ll make an impact <ul><li>Lead, develop, and coach the GIS Customer Quality team, fostering a strong customer-focused culture and supporting the professional growth of team members.</li><li>Act as the senior quality interface for customers, ensuring transparent communication and professional management of critical quality topics, complaints, and escalations.</li><li>Drive the resolution of complex customer quality issues by partnering with R&amp;D, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Service, and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance for root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures to ensure sustainable quality improvements.</li><li>Translate the Voice of the Customer into tangible improvements in products, processes, and services across the GIS organization.</li><li>Support and guide organizational change initiatives related to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Monitor and review key quality and customer-related KPIs, including customer satisfaction, complaint resolution performance, warranty trends, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).</li><li>Promote lessons learned, best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement throughout the GIS business.</li></ul>  Your background <ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.</li><li>5+ years of leadership experience within Quality, Engineering, R&amp;D, Service, or a related function in the high-voltage switchgear industry.</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, people development, and performance management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GIS products, technologies, and applications, with the ability to understand technical challenges and effectively engage with customers.</li><li>Solid project management skills and experience coordinating complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Strong expertise in customer-facing quality management, warranty management, root cause analysis, and 8D methodologies.</li><li>Experience in customer audits.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills with a strong customer orientation.</li><li>Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.</li></ul> 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 workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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Team Leader Customer Quality 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0146991Date Posted:2026-10-14Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAs the Team Leader Customer Quality you will serve as the key interface between our customers and the GIS organization on quality-related matters. Working closely with customers, R&amp;D, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Service, you will drive the resolution of complex quality challenges, strengthen customer confidence, and support continuous improvement across the GIS portfolio.In this role, you and your team will work closely with customers to understand their needs, address quality concerns, and ensure sustainable solutions. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with deep GIS product and technology knowledge to guide the organization through quality improvements, customer escalations, and change management initiatives.  How you’ll make an impact <ul><li>Lead, develop, and coach the GIS Customer Quality team, fostering a strong customer-focused culture and supporting the professional growth of team members.</li><li>Act as the senior quality interface for customers, ensuring transparent communication and professional management of critical quality topics, complaints, and escalations.</li><li>Drive the resolution of complex customer quality issues by partnering with R&amp;D, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Service, and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance for root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures to ensure sustainable quality improvements.</li><li>Translate the Voice of the Customer into tangible improvements in products, processes, and services across the GIS organization.</li><li>Support and guide organizational change initiatives related to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Monitor and review key quality and customer-related KPIs, including customer satisfaction, complaint resolution performance, warranty trends, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).</li><li>Promote lessons learned, best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement throughout the GIS business.</li></ul>  Your background <ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.</li><li>5+ years of leadership experience within Quality, Engineering, R&amp;D, Service, or a related function in the high-voltage switchgear industry.</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, people development, and performance management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GIS products, technologies, and applications, with the ability to understand technical challenges and effectively engage with customers.</li><li>Solid project management skills and experience coordinating complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Strong expertise in customer-facing quality management, warranty management, root cause analysis, and 8D methodologies.</li><li>Experience in customer audits.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills with a strong customer orientation.</li><li>Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.</li></ul> 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 workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Team Leader Customer Quality 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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