Quality Technician, 3rd Shift - Drive Process Excellence

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Quality Technician for the 3rd shift to support manufacturing quality and process improvement. You will inspect products, verify conformity, and collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues before they reach customers.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, basic computer skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, quality assurance, or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze issues and contribute to root cause problem-solving activities.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify product quality and compliance.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspections.
• Investigate quality concerns and support root cause analysis activities.
• Assist in closing Quality Notifications (QNs) and tracking corrective actions.
• Support customer issue resolution and follow-up activities.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts across the production floor.
• Participate in audits, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training efforts and promote adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Quality Technician for the 3rd shift to support manufacturing quality and process improvement. You will inspect products, verify conformity, and collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues before they reach customers.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, basic computer skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.