Quality Technicians –2nd shift Production Quality

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for the 2nd shift to inspect products, analyze data, and collaborate with operations to identify and close root causes.

You will participate in quality initiatives, support customer issue resolution, and help maintain standardized processes across shifts to ensure safe, reliable production. This role emphasizes hands-on quality control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspection.
• Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts.
• Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items.
• Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions.
• Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts.

Skills

Quality-focused

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety and quality

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0123485 Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a checkpoint it's how we build trust with customers and deliver reliable solutions that support the energy transition. As a Senior Quality Technician -2nd shift Production Quality, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring our products meet customer specifications while helping strengthen processes across the plant. In this role, you will be close to the work inspecting products, analyzing data, and partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive improvement. Your contributions will directly support safe, efficient production and a positive customer experience. By reinforcing standardized processes and supporting training across shifts, you will help create consistency, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will be part of a quality team that values clear communication, shared ownership, and practical problem-solving where your observations and ideas truly make a difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspection.
• Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts.
• Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items.
• Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions.
• Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts.

Your Background

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, our work supports a more sustainable, reliable energy future around the world. We invest in learning and development, including training and tuition reimbursement opportunities. You'll join a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, ownership, and growth. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

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