Quality Assurance Engineer II (Switchgear Division)

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; New Galilee (Beaver County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match up to 4%

12 paid holidays annually

On-site fitness center

Profit sharing and employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer II to lead quality improvement across the Switchgear Division. This role involves managing the Quality Management System (QMS), supporting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance role, along with knowledge in Lean and Six Sigma practices. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in quality control and/or assurance function.
• Intermediate knowledge of ISO-9001 and quality improvement practices.
• Advanced knowledge of quality techniques such as SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality improvement activities.
• Support root cause investigations for quality issues.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for quality problems.

Skills

ISO-9001 knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer II. This position will lead and coordinate quality improvement activities for the Switchgear Division by analyzing quality issues, identifying root causes, and driving corrective action implementation. Manage and support the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring effective quality assurance processes and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and lead root cause investigations for production, process, or field issues to support divisional goals.
• Support and lead corrective action development and implementation for production, process and field quality issues. Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions to improve quality performance.
• Lead work with Switchgear Division departments to develop 5-WHY and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) problem solving techniques for divisional needs.
• Review, trend and closeout nonconformities and incidents on time and as required.
• Assist Engineering and Production personnel to identify design problems.
• Collaborate with suppliers, incoming inspection, in-process inspection, production and engineering to resolve in-process product assembly problems.
• Participate in and/or lead internal audits upon request. Work with all departments to help close audit findings in an effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate continued evaluation of procedures and documentation throughout Switchgear Division. Verify completeness, accuracy, and lack of redundancy.
• Facilitate in-house quality assurance and manufacturing improvement programs throughout Switchgear Division.
• Analyze field service reports and identify trends to develop preventative action plans.
• Travel to customer or supplier locations to audit, analyze and remedy quality problems.
• Assure quality records are generated, retained, stored, protected and disposed according to Switchgear Division and Company policies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time as required.

The description above represents the most significant and essential duties of the job but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field with 3-5 years of experience in quality control and/or assurance function, or equivalent education and experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of ISO-9001, Quality Assurance and manufacturing improvement practices such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Advanced knowledge of quality techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Deming Methods, 5-WHY, 8DS, etc.
• Advanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills required to communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products and MRP/ERP systems.

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.

Retirement Plans:

• 401(k) match of up to 4%.

Generous Paid Time Off:

• Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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