Manufacturing Quality Improvement Specialist Professional

Location:

Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Job ID:

R0125498

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY KOREA LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy serves customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society.

How you’ll make an impact

You will lead and deploy the global ITM strategy and roadmap to drive operational excellence and establish and govern Continuous Improvement (CI) frameworks, ensuring consistent Lean Six Sigma application across regions.

You will lead high impact CI initiatives delivering measurable business results and ROI, develop organizational capability through the ITM Academy and OMP programs also embed voice of the customer into operations strategy and structured problem solving.

You will manage CI performance frameworks aligned with financial and operational KPIs, collaborate with global and regional Operations leaders to embed CI best practices and align BU initiatives with corporate CI organizations (Moonshine, QCI) and Lighthouse objectives.

You will lead, coach, and develop a team of ITM experts while promoting a strong CI culture, collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture focused on waste elimination using ITM tools such as 5S, Visual Management, SMED, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Kaizen, VSM and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

You will promote a continuous improvement mindset across the organization through training, coaching, and best practice sharing, and lead Kaizen events to optimize KPIs around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost also create and manage projects using problem-solving tools like JDI, A3, 8D, and DMAIC to achieve targets and ensure effective sustainment of results.

You will support digital transformation initiatives aligned with strategic business goals to enhance operational efficiency, optimize and integrate KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost, and lead cost reduction initiatives to align actions with strategic goals and develop continuous improvement capabilities by training and coaching on ITM tools, fostering a coaching culture focused on employee engagement and accountability.

You will lead and manage cost-out enablers and productivity projects, train team members in RELEX reporting, and collaborate with leadership to prioritize projects for cost reduction and profit improvement also collaborate with the related team to develop and operationalize the Strategy Deployment process, facilitating breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPIs, and Kaizen roadmaps.

You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

Required with 10+ years of experience in quality engineering or continuous improvement roles within a manufacturing environment.

Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma Green Belt certification required (Black Belt certification preferred).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional improvement projects.

Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry-specific quality standards.

Experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, electronics fabrication).

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

More about us

Hitachi Energy Korea have been awarded the following honor [Best Practice in Remote Work Implementation (2021.02), Great Place To Work (2023.06), Best Work places for Senior Employees/Women (2024.11) Etc.]

We also offering a several range of benefit programs, such as below

Congratulatory & Condolence Support

Meal Allowance Program

Group-Term Life Insurance

Appreciation and Recognition Program

Medical Check-up (including one additional family member)

Flexible Working hours

Remote Work

Self-Development Program

Are you interested in our company? Welcome to Apply! If you have any questions regarding our opening position, please don’t hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Team via email (kr-recruiting@hitachienergy.com).

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