Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer in Virginia to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in transformer products. This role involves inspections, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. You will play a key part in supporting sustainable energy solutions, emphasizing data-driven insights and quality tools.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and knowledge of ISO standards, with a commitment to quality in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Knowledge of quality tools

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or equivalent

Tools

8D

FMEA

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

• 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.