Quality Inspector - Materials & Production Assurance

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Richland, MS is seeking a Quality Inspection Specialist to ensure incoming materials and production items meet stringent quality standards.

You will perform inspections, document results in quality systems and ERP, label for traceability, and communicate non-conformities to stakeholders. You will interpret drawings and GD&T, apply PFMEA/MSA/SPC techniques, support non-conformance management and continuous improvement, and help maintain the QMS in a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience performing quality inspections within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and inspection documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as PFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability analysis, or First Article Inspection.
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification or equivalent quality improvement training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials, components, and production items using established procedures.
• Conduct visual inspections, measurements, and functional testing activities.
• Record inspection results accurately within quality systems and ERP platforms.
• Label compliant components and sub-assemblies for traceability.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformities to relevant stakeholders.
• Support non-conformance management processes and material segregation activities.
• Maintain organized inspection records and quality documentation within the QMS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, risk reduction, and quality enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspections

GD&T interpretation

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

Education

High school diploma or vocational training in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

Capability analysis

First Article Inspection

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Richland, MS is seeking a Quality Inspection Specialist to ensure incoming materials and production items meet stringent quality standards.

You will perform inspections, document results in quality systems and ERP, label for traceability, and communicate non-conformities to stakeholders. You will interpret drawings and GD&T, apply PFMEA/MSA/SPC techniques, support non-conformance management and continuous improvement, and help maintain the QMS in a collaborative