Global Supplier Quality Lead

hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

PTO / paid holidays

Professional growth

Family benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a supplier quality professional to strengthen the quality and reliability of materials across its high‑voltage manufacturing network.

You will be the key connector between suppliers, factory teams, and technical experts, owning end-to-end supplier quality performance and driving improvements that protect operations. You will ensure compliance with regulations and Hitachi Energy standards while collaborating across global teams to deliver data-driven insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 3+ years in quality control, manufacturing, supplier development, or operations.
• Experience with RCA and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication across global cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of high-voltage products or process control (preferred).
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or ISO-9001 Auditor (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of material nonconformity management across manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Track and analyze supplier-related quality trends to identify risks and improvements.
• Serve as primary liaison for supplier-related quality issues across factories.
• Ensure suppliers meet Hitachi Energy standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier audits and verify closure of quality-related findings.
• Monitor supplier delivery and quality KPIs, including cost and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and disruptions.

Skills

Quality control

Supplier development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

8D methodology

RCA

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a supplier quality professional to strengthen the quality and reliability of materials across its high‑voltage manufacturing network.

You will be the key connector between suppliers, factory teams, and technical experts, owning end-to-end supplier quality performance and driving improvements that protect operations. You will ensure compliance with regulations and Hitachi Energy standards while collaborating across global teams to deliver data-driven insights