Quality Engineer I: Improve Products, Processes & Compliance

Hitachi Rail; 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, processes, and services meet customer, engineering, regulatory, and quality requirements.

You will develop inspection methods, review drawings, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to establish effective quality controls, implement ISO 9001 standards, and lead

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within an ISO regulated environment or equivalent education and experience
• Strong critical thinking skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and Kanban
• Proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to conduct and document investigations of NCRs, complaints, and CAPAs, providing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and analyze quality metrics, yield trends, and defect data to identify risks and drive measurable improvements.
• Drive quality initiatives across manufacturing, testing, and production operations to improve product and process performance.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective actions, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, inspection procedures, and quality records.
• Update and digitize data collection methods for manufacturing, quality, and field service. Assess opportunities to implement statistical analysis and improve quality control.
• Ability to design equipment, tools, and fixtures to improve verification processes and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality management standards
• Support internal, external, process, and compliance audits, including corrective action follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Perform other duties as directed by the quality manager

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BS in Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products, processes, and services meet customer, engineering, regulatory, and quality requirements.

You will develop inspection methods, review drawings, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to establish effective quality controls, implement ISO 9001 standards, and lead