Manufacturing Quality Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; İzmit; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Technician to perform detailed inspections, execute dimensional and functional tests, and manage NCR documentation in a transformer factory environment in Izmit region. The role requires familiarity with SAP QM and strong analytical skills, with English and Turkish communication.

Collaboration with engineering and production is essential, along with adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Technical high school diploma or vocational training in electrical fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in transformer manufacturing.
• Experience with technical drawings and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of SAP QM module and NCR processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quality inspections to ensure components meet specifications.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional tests on transformer units.
• Use SAP QM to track inspection results and quality metrics.
• Document NCRs and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Ensure assemblies comply with standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve quality issues.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

English language

Education

Electrical trades diploma

Tools

SAP QM

NCR processes

Job description

Location:Kocaeli, Kocaeli, TurkeyJob ID:R0149912Date Posted:2026-11-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETIProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAt Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Technician who will be able to demonstrate knowledge in Hitachi Energy Power Transformers Factory in Dilovası/Kocaeli.How you'll make an impact:Perform detailed quality inspections to ensure components meet specifications.Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional tests on transformer units.Utilize SAP QM for tracking inspection results, quality metrics, and reporting.Document and process Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for defective or non-compliant components, ensuring timelycorrective actions.Ensure all transformer assemblies comply with industry standards, technical drawings, and customer requirements.Collaborate with engineering, production, to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.Operate testing equipment and tools necessary for inspections.Support process improvements.Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines in final assembly operations.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.Your Background:Technical high school diploma or Vocational School graduation from Electrical departments (preferably holding a 2-year associate degree or a 4-year degree in a technical field).At least 3 years of experience preferably in the transformer sector.Knowledgeable about technical drawing, measuring instruments, SAP QM module and NCR.Having communication skills in English and Turkish.Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.Strong analytical skills for identifying defects and conducting root cause analysis.Able to adapt a shift work system and accommodate overtime when necessary.More About UsWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits;*Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program,*Private health insurance,*Transportation allowanceAccessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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