Factory Quality Manager

Location:

Lodz, Lodz, Poland

Job ID:

R0134018

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Factory Quality Manager to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of quality across all stages of the production process, ensuring compliance with global standards and customer expectations.

You will play a key role in shaping and executing the factory’s quality strategy, leading a team of quality professionals, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys working closely with teams, influencing stakeholders, and building a culture of quality excellence.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and execute global and local quality strategies to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee product quality across all stages of the production process, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.
• Manage, develop, and engage a team of Quality Controllers and Quality Specialists.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and maintain audit readiness (internal and external).
• Drive customer satisfaction by managing complaints and integrating Voice of the Customer into processes.
• Take ownership of preventive and corrective actions to ensure defect-free production.
• Monitor and continuously improve quality control processes and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality, processes, and technologies.
• Support supplier development and implementation of new materials and products.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, including leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements, with experience in audits and compliance processes.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset with strong decision-making and change management capabilities.
• Fluent English and Polish.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance​
• Access to fitness and wellness programs​
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​
• Company events and team‑building activities​
• Psychological support program​
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As 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 Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As 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.