Lead Quality Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Boston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to drive process improvements that boost product quality and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on data-driven decision-making, quality systems, and continuous improvement to deliver measurable results in transformer manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, including production processes, quality control, and shop floor operations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP QM, Minitab, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical analysis to validate and improve quality control processes.
• Lead, develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flow charts, and MSA documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead problem solving to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, CSA N299.3, and applicable ASME, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards.
• Support change control, document control, design reviews, and new product introductions.
• Participate in supplier qualification and quality evaluations.
• Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen quality awareness and process discipline.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Problem solving

Quality systems

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP QM

Minitab

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in advancing quality excellence within our Transformer business. As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will lead and drive process improvements that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across manufacturing operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in quality systems, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results. You will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality processes, support new product introductions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead initiatives that improve manufacturing performance. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and developing world-class quality systems, we invite you to help shape the future of sustainable energy with Hitachi Energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead statistical analysis to validate and improve quality control processes.

Lead, develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flow charts, and MSA documentation.

Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Lead problem solving to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, CSA N299.3, and applicable ASME, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards.

Support change control, document control, design reviews, and new product introductions.

Participate in supplier qualification and quality evaluations.

Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen quality awareness and process discipline.

Your Background

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in transformer or equivalent manufacturing, including production processes, quality control, and shop floor operations.

Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.

Proficiency with SAP QM, Minitab, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and Power BI.

Strong knowledge of quality tools, including PFMEA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.

Minimum Six Sigma Yellow Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience. Green Belt certification is preferred.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-06

Reference number R0123520

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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