Lead Quality Engineer for Transformer Quality Excellence

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven analysis, PFMEAs, control plans, and CAPAs to elevate product quality and customer satisfaction.

Join a team applying ISO 9001 standards, statistical methods, and continuous improvement to boost operation efficiency and supplier quality. Prior experience in transformer manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of transformer manufacturing experience including production, quality control, and shop floor operations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP QM, Minitab, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification (Green Belt preferred).
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

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 and reduce costs.
• 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

Quality tools

PFMEA

Six Sigma Yellow/Green

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

Minitab

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven analysis, PFMEAs, control plans, and CAPAs to elevate product quality and customer satisfaction.

Join a team applying ISO 9001 standards, statistical methods, and continuous improvement to boost operation efficiency and supplier quality. Prior experience in transformer manufacturing is valued.