Manufacturing Quality Control Manager

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, PA seeks a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives across our manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement.

You will shape quality strategies to deliver products meeting performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction standards. In this leadership role, you will guide teams, analyze data, and apply quality systems to strengthen processes, investigate deviations, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing quality.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities to ensure products meet established requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality methodologies.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Investigate process deviations, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Develop and maintain systems that support timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality professionals while fostering 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 assurance

Manufacturing quality

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality management systems

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID: R0150587 Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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