Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Description

**Location:** Madrid, Spain **Job ID:** R0126831 **Date Posted:** 2026\-05\-26 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. **Profession (Job Category):** Quality Management **Job Schedule:** Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** **The Opportunity** 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 **Continuous Improvement** * 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 experience in 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. **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.** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------