Manufacturing Quality Control Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality across our manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, PA. You will shape quality strategies, drive process improvements, and ensure products meet performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction targets.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, Lean Six Sigma practices, cross-functional collaboration, and developing a high-performing quality team to sustain manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or a related industry.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt certifications, with experience in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities, processes, and standards to ensure products consistently meet established requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality and operational excellence methodologies.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product performance to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Investigate process deviations, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Develop and maintain systems that support the timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Promote awareness and adherence to quality policies, processes, and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Manager

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Manufacturing Quality Manager and play a key role in driving quality excellence across our manufacturing operations. In this high-impact leadership role, you will shape quality strategies, enhance manufacturing processes, and help deliver products that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Working with talented teams across the organization, you will use data, continuous improvement practices, and your quality expertise to strengthen processes, solve complex challenges, and support operational success. This is an exciting opportunity to influence outcomes, lead improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of sustainable energy.

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

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead quality activities, processes, and standards to ensure products consistently meet established requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality and operational excellence methodologies.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product performance to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Investigate process deviations, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Develop and maintain systems that support the timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Promote awareness and adherence to quality policies, processes, and best practices across the organization.

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

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or a related industry.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt certifications, with experience in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across cross-functional teams.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we're helping shape a more sustainable energy future through innovation, technology, and collaboration.
• We invest in professional growth with meaningful development opportunities, training, and career advancement pathways.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where ideas are valued, contributions are recognized, and teams work together to create lasting impact.