Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Jr. Quality Engineer to ensure high-performance transformer products meet quality, safety, and reliability standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and leverage data-driven insights to reduce defects across the production lifecycle.

Responsibilities include inspections, testing materials, supporting root cause analysis, participating in audits, and maintaining quality records while aligning with Lean and 5S initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections.
• Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products.
• Identify and document non-conformances; escalate 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

Root cause analysis

8D

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Job description

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; escalat 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.

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