Quality Specialist _ Power Transformer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Factory Quality Control Specialist within the Transformers business unit to ensure products meet the highest quality standards through rigorous inspection and testing. You will monitor the quality of transformers and components during manufacturing, delivering data-driven insights to drive excellence and minimize defects.

The role emphasizes adherence to ISO standards and HSE protocols, with responsibilities spanning incoming materials testing, process inspections,

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality control for power transformers up to 765 kV and reactors.
• Experience handling customer FAT for quality testing, dispatch activities and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of incoming materials, sub-assemblies, and final products.
• Ensure testing operations comply with ISO standards and company policies.
• Prioritize safety in product testing by following HSE protocols.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials per Quality Control Plan.
• Ensure manufacturing inspections and tests are carried out accurately and compliant.
• Collect, record, and securely store test data to support decisions.
• Identify defects or non-conformances and escalate for corrective action.

Skills

Quality control

Testing

ISO standards

HSE compliance

Data analysis

Tools

Test equipment calibration

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Factory Quality Control Specialist for the Business Unit Transformers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure products meet the highest quality standards through rigorous inspection and testing, aligning with internal, customer, and industry requirements. You will monitor the quality of transformers and their components throughout manufacturing, delivering data-driven insights to drive excellence and minimize defects. This position offers the opportunity to shape quality standards in manufacturing, contributing to Hitachi Energy’s vision of delivering smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

How you will make an impact

• Conduct thorough testing of incoming materials, sub-assemblies, and final products to ensure they meet predefined specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all testing operations comply with industry regulations, company policies, and ISO standards.
• Prioritize safety in product testing activities by following HSE protocols and best practices.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials in accordance with the Quality Control Plan and industry standards.
• Ensure manufacturing inspections and tests are carried out accurately and comply with predefined quality standards.
• Ensure test equipment is used correctly, maintained, and calibrated by authorized personnel.
• Collect, record, and securely store test and inspection data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and document defects or non-conformances, escalating issues to ensure only compliant products proceed.

Candidate must have worked and experience in manufacturing quality control of Core, Active part, Winding, VPD, Final Assembly processes of power transformer up to 765 kV and Reactors.

He should have experience in dealing with customer FAT for quality related testing activities, dispatch activities and documentation.

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.