Quality Assurance Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara is seeking a Factory Quality Assurance Specialist to drive quality throughout production, testing, and delivery. You will execute QA processes, address non-conformities, and support continuous improvement.

The role requires an engineering degree and at least five years of QA/QC experience in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of QMS, ISO standards, FMEA, APQP, and CAPA, plus excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in QA/QC within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QMS, regulatory requirements, and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in FMEA, APQP, and CAPA processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across teams.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Execute QA processes throughout the product lifecycle to ensure compliance.
• Manage regulatory requirements and customer quality expectations.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate quality risks using FMEA.
• Design and implement standardized QA processes and systems.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and verifications to meet standards.
• Develop and implement control plans to monitor quality in production.
• Promote a Zero-Defect mindset through training and proactive culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
• Live Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Factory Quality Assurance Specialist for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will ensure consistent product quality by executing rigorous quality assurance processes, addressing non-conformities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee quality assurance in assigned projects and orders across production, testing, and delivery, while supporting the Quality Assurance Manager in advanced quality activities. This position offers the opportunity to drive quality excellence in manufacturing, contributing to Hitachi Energy's vision of delivering smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Execute quality assurance processes throughout the product lifecycle to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

• Manage product regulatory requirements and customer quality expectations, ensuring clear communication and integration into factory processes.

• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate product and process quality risks using systematic approaches like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Design and implement standardized processes and quality systems to prevent errors and enhance product quality.

• Lead the investigation and resolution of quality issues through structured problem-solving and corrective actions.

• Contribute to audits, inspections, and verifications to ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

• Develop and implement control plans to monitor and maintain quality throughout production, driving continuous improvement.

• Promote a Zero-Defect Mindset by supporting training programs and fostering a culture of proactive error identification and resolution.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO)

• Proficiency in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective solutions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across various teams and levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required