R&D Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking an R&D Quality Engineer to ensure quality excellence in NPI projects and product enhancements for high‑voltage equipment. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and certification teams to ensure compliant design, validation and release processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with core quality tools, and a hands‑on mindset in a fast‑paced, international R&D environment. Collaboration across global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering (or related field).
• Experience in electro‑mechanical industry, preferably with medium- or high‑voltage equipment for substations.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NP I frameworks (Stage-Gate, APQP).
• Practical experience with FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, and other core quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects from concept to release, ensuring milestones and verification requirements are met.
• Integrate quality objectives into project planning across development phases for new and existing products.
• Drive proactive quality risk management with CTQ characteristics and Quality Control Plans.
• Coordinate audits (ISO 9001/14001/45001), track findings and close corrective actions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering

Tools

FMEA

DFM

DFA

PPAP

RCA

Stage-Gate

APQP

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID: R0118507 Date Posted: 2026-04-17 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

About the Role The Technology Center (TC) North America within the High Voltage Products Business Unit develops and optimizes high‑voltage equipment for electrical substations. As an R&D Quality Engineer, you will ensure quality excellence across New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and enhancements to the active product portfolio. Reporting to the TC Quality Manager, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and certification teams to ensure products are designed, validated, and released in full compliance with internal processes and external standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on quality professional with a strong engineering mindset who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and international R&D environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects, from concept and feasibility through product qualification, certification, and release, ensuring milestones, deliverables, verification, and validation requirements are met.
• Integrate quality requirements into project planning, ensuring quality objectives are clearly defined, understood, and embedded throughout all development phases for new and existing products.
• Drive proactive quality risk management, facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and reliability assessments; define critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics and support development of Quality Control Plans.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring audit readiness, tracking findings, and driving timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to NPI issues, problem reports, and design changes, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor project quality performance, identify gaps in quality planning or execution, capture lessons learned, and proactively recommend improvements to strengthen future projects and processes.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering (or related field).
• Experience in the electro‑mechanical industry, preferably with medium‑or- high‑voltage electrical equipment for substations.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks (e.g., Stage‑Gate, APQP).
• Practical experience with FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, and other core quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

More about us

We are committed to inspiring the next era of sustainable energy and empowering societies to thrive. We invest deeply in our people, technology and global footprint to drive innovation and long‑term growth. You’ll join an organization that values development, supports career progression and fosters a culture of safety, integrity and collaboration.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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