In-process Quality Specialist

hitachi; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Savli, Gujarat, India, seeks a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional to define and monitor quality processes, drive improvements, and ensure products meet defined standards across the manufacturing lifecycle.

The role covers quality strategy, audits, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver defect-free products and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.E or B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical (5–10 years of experience).
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance and regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing quality assurance strategies.
• Establish quality standards, specifications, and controls.
• Conduct PFMEA and risk mitigation activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Audit

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E or B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

Location: Savli, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0146600

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Manufacturing Quality Assurance work includes: Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for a manufactured material, component, or product. Building and maintaining the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products. Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

How you'll make an Impact:

1. Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement manufacturing quality assurance strategies and improvement plans.
• Establish manufacturing process quality standards, specifications, and controls.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to enhance quality performance.
• Provide quality performance reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support quality professionals where applicable.
• Deliver quality awareness training and coaching to manufacturing personnel.

2. Customer Quality Focus

• Support fulfillment of customer-specific quality requirements.
• Analyze customer complaints, feedback, and quality concerns.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving customer satisfaction.
• Translate customer expectations into manufacturing process improvements.

3. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process controls.
• Conduct process audits and compliance assessments.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Train manufacturing teams on quality management practices and risk mitigation methods.

4. Manufacturing Quality Assurance

• Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Identify manufacturing and assembly process risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate potential quality failures.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk controls and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage change control activities related to: Product features Manufacturing processes Materials Suppliers Design modifications

5. Quality Control

• Implement quality control plans and inspection requirements.
• Conduct process audits, inspections, and verification activities.
• Analyze test results, measurements, and statistical quality data.
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities through data analysis.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve quality performance.

6. Process Performance Management

• Monitor key process performance indicators.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data and trends.
• Support implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Maintain process performance documentation.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve process capability and efficiency.Train operators and manufacturing teams on performance monitoring methods.

7. Non-Conformance Management

• Investigate process and product non-conformities.
• Lead root cause analyses using structured problem-solving methodologies such as: 8D 5 Why Analysis Fishbone Diagram Statistical Analysis Tools
• Implement and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

8. Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve: Process capability Product quality Productivity Cost efficiency Operational performance
• Participate in Lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Facilitate waste reduction and process optimization activities.
• Prioritize and execute improvement projects based on business impact.

Authority & Accountability

The position is accountable for:

• Quality risk identification and mitigation.
• PFMEA development and maintenance.
• Manufacturing quality assurance activities.
• Process audit execution.
• Quality performance monitoring.
• Continuous improvement project execution.
• Supporting customer quality requirements and compliance.

Your background:

• B.E or B. Tech in Electrical or Mechanical with 5 to 10 years of experience

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 o