Senior Project Quality Manager

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

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support the successful delivery of complex, largescale power and energy projects within Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business. You will contribute to quality planning and execution across EPC environments, helping ensure that project outcomes meet defined technical, regulatory, and customer requirements. Your work will span supplier quality, site inspections, audits, and continuous improvement practices that support safer execution, reliable delivery, and consistent performance across the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will apply established quality standards and methodologies to support substations, grid infrastructure, and energy transition projects. Through structured inspections, testing processes, rootcause investigations, and lessons learned, you will help strengthen project execution and support Hitachi Energy's role in modernising and sustaining the power grid.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support quality planning and execution for EPC power and energy projects within a complex, multinational environment
• Apply ISO 9001 standards and project quality management practices across project phases
• Review and support 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 problemsolving 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.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Minimum bachelor's degree (engineering electrical or mechanical or scientific master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 5-10 years' professional experience in EPC Project Quality Management for large and complex organizations (Power, Energy, Renewable, Oil and Gas sectors preferred; 10 years preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards (leadauditor certification preferred)
• General knowledge of Project Management, including Risk Management (PMI knowledge and 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, and other quality methodologies

More About Us

In this role, you will gain handson exposure to complex power and energy projects while collaborating with experienced professionals across the grid and energy sector.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements