Quality Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Tennessee's Alamo area seeks a Quality Manager to translate global quality strategies into local actions, champion customer voice, and use data to lift performance. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, drive Lean Six Sigma, and guide corrective actions, with visibility and impact across the factory and beyond.

Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values safety, continuous improvement, and sustainable energy leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership or people-development experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives using data.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance across all quality activities
• Lead the factory Quality Improvement Plan aligned with global strategies
• Embed customer feedback into quality initiatives and resolve escalations
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and continuous certification readiness
• Drive quality assurance, control, and risk management practices
• Lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods
• Foster a culture of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement
• Track, analyze, and report quality KPIs to guide decision-making

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or Quality Management degree

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Step into a role where quality processes, and experiences across the factory and beyond. Hitachi Alamo is seeking a Quality Manager. You will translate global and regional quality strategies into meaningful local actions, ensuring high standards are embedded into daily operations. By championing the voice of the customer and using data-driven insights, you will elevate performance, strengthen trust, and support sustainable growth. Collaboration is at the core of this role partnering closely with cross‑functional teams, regional stakeholders, and customers to solve challenges and unlock better ways of working.

If you are motivated by impact, enjoy leading people and change, and want to shape the future of energy through excellence in quality, this role offers scope, visibility, and support to grow your career while making a real difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance across all quality activities

• Lead the factory Quality Improvement Plan aligned with global strategies

• Embed customer feedback into quality initiatives and resolve escalations

• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and continuous certification readiness

• Drive quality assurance, control, and risk management practices

• Lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods

• Foster a culture of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement

• Track, analyze, and report quality KPIs to guide decision-making

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

• 5+ years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment

• Prior leadership or people-development experience

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives using data

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we advance a sustainable energy future with innovation and integrity

• You will join a collaborative, values-driven culture that invests in learning and development

• We offer global career paths, meaningful work, and the chance to grow with impact

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

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