Senior Project Quality Manager

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality planning and execution for large-scale EPC power projects. You will work with multinational teams to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements, reviewing ITP/MTP, inspections, and test plans while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 5–10 years in EPC project quality management, strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical) required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional EPC project quality management experience in large energy projects.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 standards; lead-auditor certification is a plus.
• Understanding of ITP, MTP, inspections, punch lists, and mechanical completion processes.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, RCA, PDCA, and COPQ/T-NPS concepts.
• Work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support quality planning and execution for EPC power and energy projects across multinational teams.
• Review and support ITP and MTP documents and testing plans.
• Participate in inspections, testing activities, punch list management, and mechanical completion.
• Apply structured problem-solving to address non-conformities and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Hitachi Energy quality standards.

Skills

Quality management

EPC projects

ISO 9001

Risk management

Problem solving

8D / RCA / PDCA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support the successful delivery of complex, large‑scale 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, root‑cause investigations, and lessons learned, you will help strengthen project execution and support Hitachi Energy’s role in modernizing 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 problem‑solving and quality methodologies to address non‑conformities and improvement actions
• Support lessons learned, COPQ, and customer feedback processes (including T‑NPS)
• 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 (lead‑auditor certification preferred)
• General knowledge of Project Management, including Risk Management (PMI knowledge and CAPM‑PMI certification an advantage)
• Knowledge of ITP, MTP, inspections, test procedures, punch lists, mechanical completion, lessons learned, COPQ, and T‑NPS 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 hands‑on 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 benefitsPaid leave and flexible work arrangements