Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri, seeks a Quality Engineer to strengthen product quality and process performance. You will partner with production teams to meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards, analyze data, and translate insights into tangible improvements.

The role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma approaches, root-cause analysis, PFMEA maintenance, and on-site audits to drive defect prevention and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing roles.
• Experience applying Lean systems and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with failure analysis and FMEA experience.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
• Valid authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing teams to meet customer quality requirements
• Analyze customer feedback and identify improvement opportunities
• Support test failure investigations and resolution activities
• Monitor and mitigate manufacturing process risks
• Maintain and update PFMEA documentation
• Interpret quality data and recommend process enhancements
• Conduct root cause analyses using structured problemsolving tools
• Perform onsite quality audits and provide improvement training

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Jefferson City, Missouri team and play a key role in strengthening product quality and process performance. In this role, you will be at the center of manufacturing excellence-partnering closely with production teams to ensure processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality standards.

This is an opportunity to apply advanced quality engineering knowledge to realworld manufacturing challenges. You will analyze data, investigate deviations, and translate insights into tangible process improvements. From supporting test failure resolution to conducting onsite audits, your work will help prevent defects, reduce risk, and drive consistency across operations.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, using Lean and Six Sigma tools to enhance performance and reliability. At Hitachi Energy, quality is a shared responsibility and a strategic advantage-this role offers both influence and growth in an environment that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Partner with manufacturing teams to meet customer quality requirements
• Analyze customer feedback and identify improvement opportunities
• Support test failure investigations and resolution activities
• Monitor and mitigate manufacturing process risks
• Maintain and update PFMEA documentation
• Interpret quality data and recommend process enhancements
• Conduct root cause analyses using structured problemsolving tools
• Perform onsite quality audits and provide improvement training

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing roles
• Experience applying Lean systems and continuous improvement tools
• Strong analytical skills with failure analysis and FMEA experience
• Handson experience with root cause analysis methodologies
• Valid authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future
• We invest in professional development, learning, and career mobility
• Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth

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