Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Mooresboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to ensure high-performance transformer products meet quality, safety, and reliability standards.

You will inspect and test materials and assemblies, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes Lean, 5S, and manufacturing excellence while providing growth in quality and manufacturing expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments.
• ISO standards and Quality Management Systems knowledge.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, RCA.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections
• Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products
• Identify non-conformances; elevate when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

8D

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Job description

Job Description:

Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Jr. Quality Engineer you will play a critical part in ensuring that high-performance transformer products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. This position offers the chance to work at the heart of manufacturing excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding results.

In this role, every inspection, test, and analysis contributes to a bigger mission, powering communities and supporting sustainable energy solutions. You'll be empowered to use data-driven insights, problem-solving skills, and quality tools to identify opportunities, reduce defects, and elevate performance across the production lifecycle.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a detail-focused environment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in quality and manufacturing.

How you'll make an impact

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections
• Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products
• Identify and document non-conformances; elevate when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Your background

• U.S. citizenship required
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferred
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

More about us

• Be part of a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future
• Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and inclusion

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities