Factory Quality Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Factory Quality Specialist to lead quality assurance across the transformer manufacturing lifecycle. You will work with engineering, production, testing, and delivery teams to meet customer expectations and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on identifying risks, driving corrective actions, and strengthening quality systems to enable operational excellence and reliable product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or process quality within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, PPAP, MSA, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience leading corrective and preventive action initiatives and resolving non-conformities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities throughout product engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and support key quality deliverables including FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and MSA activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to integrate quality requirements into daily operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate product and process quality risks before they impact customers.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as a quality liaison for customer concerns and support resolution of quality-related inquiries.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

MSA

Root cause analysis

Job description

Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Job ID: R0147634

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Company Name: Hitachi Energy

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Are you passionate about quality, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Factory Quality Specialist to help ensure world‑class product quality throughout the transformer manufacturing lifecycle. In this role, you'll serve as a key quality champion, supporting engineering, production, testing, and delivery teams to ensure products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify risks, resolve quality issues, implement preventive actions, and strengthen quality systems that drive operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on product reliability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives while expanding your expertise in advanced quality methodologies and manufacturing processes. If you enjoy collaborating across functions, solving complex challenges, and creating lasting improvements, this role offers the chance to grow your career in a global technology and energy leader.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead quality assurance activities throughout product engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and support key quality deliverables including FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and MSA activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to integrate quality requirements into daily operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate product and process quality risks before they impact customers.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as a quality liaison for customer concerns and support resolution of quality‑related inquiries.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or process quality within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, PPAP, MSA, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience leading corrective and preventive action initiatives and resolving non‑conformities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future while contributing to innovative technologies that power communities around the world. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where continuous learning, development, and career growth are encouraged. Join a global organization that values safety, quality, integrity, and the unique perspectives of every team member.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

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