Factory Quality Leader: Drive ISO & Continuous Improvement

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. is seeking a Factory Quality Leader to shape and execute the factory's quality strategy, lead improvement initiatives, and partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and R&D to deliver world‑class products.

You will champion quality management systems, drive KPIs, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. This role offers impactful leadership in a global technology setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of quality management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance practices.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical, root cause investigation, and risk management skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deploy factory quality strategies and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) aligned with business objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by integrating HSE best practices into quality activities.
• Drive customer satisfaction by incorporating Voice of Customer feedback into quality initiatives and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, regulatory standards, and global quality expectations.
• Lead Quality Management System, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and testing processes across the factory.
• Analyze quality performance data, establish KPIs, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving.
• Develop, coach, and inspire quality teams while strengthening cross-functional collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC. is seeking a Factory Quality Leader to shape and execute the factory's quality strategy, lead improvement initiatives, and partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and R&D to deliver world‑class products.

You will champion quality management systems, drive KPIs, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. This role offers impactful leadership in a global technology setting.