Senior Project Quality Lead, Power & Grid

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Learning platforms

Paid leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality professional to support EPC power and energy projects in a multinational setting, applying ISO 9001 standards and project quality practices across the full lifecycle.

You will review ITP/MTP, participate in inspections and testing, drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory and internal guideline compliance while collaborating with teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or science master's preferred.
• 5-10 years of EPC Project Quality Management experience in large/complex organizations (10 years preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards; lead-auditor certification preferred.
• General knowledge of Project Management including Risk Management; PMI/CAPMPMI certification an advantage.
• Knowledge of ITP, MTP, inspections, test procedures, punch lists, mechanical completion, lessons learned, COPQ, and TNPS processes.
• Knowledge of 8D, RCA, PDCA, 5W, Lean Six Sigma (L6S), FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Support quality planning and execution for EPC power and energy projects in a multinational environment.
• Apply ISO 9001 standards and project quality management practices across project phases.
• Review Supplier and Site Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Master Test Plans (MTP).
• Participate in inspections, testing activities, punch list management, and mechanical completion processes.
• Apply structured problem-solving and quality methodologies to address nonconformities and improvement actions.
• Support lessons learned, COPQ, and customer feedback processes (including TNPS).
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to support consistent quality outcomes.
• Review technical documentation and drawings to support quality activities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 9001 Standards

Project Management

Risk Management

8D

RCA

PDCA

5W

Lean Six Sigma

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Master's degree in Science (preferred)

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality professional to support EPC power and energy projects in a multinational setting, applying ISO 9001 standards and project quality practices across the full lifecycle.

You will review ITP/MTP, participate in inspections and testing, drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory and internal guideline compliance while collaborating with teams and suppliers.