Manufacturing Quality Control Senior Professional

hitachi; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of product and process quality across the lifecycle. The role leads quality initiatives, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across design, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Strong expertise in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, RCA/ CAPA, SPC, and Six Sigma is required. The successful candidate will mentor teams, participate in NPI, and develop training programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in quality engineering in manufacturing or assembly.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with RCA methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS in line with ISO 9001.
• Lead RCA and CAPA processes for quality issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits for standards compliance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to embed quality.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and preventative actions.
• Develop quality training programs for staff.
• Support NPI with quality considerations from start.
• Assist in customer complaint investigations and resolutions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QMS software

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID: R0138084

Date Posted: 2026-09-24

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Hitachi Energy. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of product and process quality. This role involves leading quality initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across various departments to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with industry standards (ISO 9001).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes for identified quality issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, predict potential issues, and recommend proactive solutions.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs for employees at all levels.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring quality considerations are addressed from early stages.
• Support customer complaint investigation and resolution, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in quality engineering roles within a manufacturing or assembly environment. Electrical processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
• Proven expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and corrective action implementation.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, control plans, and other quality tools.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in quality software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

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