Manufacturing Quality Excellence Lead

Hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality across manufacturing operations. You will shape quality strategies, enhance processes, and ensure products meet high performance and reliability standards.

You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, use data-driven approaches, and advance continuous improvement to support sustainable energy goals. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and developing a culture of accountability to

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

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Green Belt

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality across manufacturing operations. You will shape quality strategies, enhance processes, and ensure products meet high performance and reliability standards.

You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, use data-driven approaches, and advance continuous improvement to support sustainable energy goals. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and developing a culture of accountability to