Quality Engineer I: Drive Quality & Compliance

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet quality requirements. You will develop inspection methods, review specifications, and support CAPAs while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include cross-functional investigations, supplier quality management, and maintaining quality documentation. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Operations to strengthen quality

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in Quality Assurance/Engineering in ISO-regulated environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate NCRs, complaints, and CAPAs with effective corrective actions.
• Develop quality metrics, yield trends, and defect data analysis.
• Drive quality initiatives across manufacturing, testing, and production operations.
• Manage supplier quality activities including supplier corrective actions and performance monitoring.
• Establish and maintain quality documentation (SOPs, work instructions, inspection procedures).
• Update data collection methods; assess opportunities for statistical analysis.
• Design equipment, tools, and fixtures to improve verification processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Support audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

QA experience

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Value stream mapping

Kanban

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet quality requirements. You will develop inspection methods, review specifications, and support CAPAs while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include cross-functional investigations, supplier quality management, and maintaining quality documentation. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Operations to strengthen quality