Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, Virginia, is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to ensure transformer products meet the highest quality, safety, and reliability standards.

You will inspect, test, and analyze materials and assemblies, document non-conformances, and support corrective actions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, quality tools, and effective record-keeping within a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality assurance

ISO standards

Quality management systems

8D

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0123516 Date Posted: 2026-06-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity 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

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