Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Process Improvement

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

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.