Junior Quality Engineer - Precision for Sustainable Energy

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Morganton, NC is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to help ensure high-performance transformer products meet quality, safety, and reliability standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and data-driven quality initiatives. You will perform inspections, tests, and analyses to reduce defects and elevate performance across the production lifecycle, while gaining expertise in quality tools and manufacturing processes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; quality-focused background preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality environments.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience using quality tools (8D, FMEA) and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections of products and components.
• Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products.
• Identify and document non-conformances; escalate when needed.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data for Pareto analysis.
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or equivalent

Tools

8D

FMEA

Job description

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Morganton, NC is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to help ensure high-performance transformer products meet quality, safety, and reliability standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and data-driven quality initiatives. You will perform inspections, tests, and analyses to reduce defects and elevate performance across the production lifecycle, while gaining expertise in quality tools and manufacturing processes in a