Senior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality across products and processes from concept to delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams to embed quality, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven analytics, and build sustainable solutions for customer satisfaction.

You will develop and maintain quality management systems, conduct audits, and analyze trends to prevent issues while supporting new product introductions with rigorous quality planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years quality engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 (IATF experience a plus).
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, and control plans.
• Certification in CQE or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of quality management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance and improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate quality across the product lifecycle.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and proactively address risks.
• Support new product introduction with strong quality planning.
• Lead training initiatives to strengthen quality awareness and capability.
• Investigate customer concerns and deliver timely, effective resolutions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CQE or Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Control plans

ISO 9001 knowledge

IATF experience

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID: R0134248

Date Posted: 2026-06-19

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity Step into a role where quality drives everything. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing quality standards across products and processes. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable improvements that directly enhance customer satisfaction. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept to delivery. With access to advanced tools and methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven analytics, you will help identify trends, prevent issues, and build sustainable solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow, and the platform to contribute to innovative energy solutions that power the future.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead development and maintenance of quality management systems aligned with ISO standards
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance and improvement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate quality across the product lifecycle
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and proactively address risks
• Support new product introduction with strong quality planning
• Lead training initiatives to strengthen quality awareness and capability
• Investigate customer concerns and deliver timely, effective resolutions

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly environments
• Strong knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 (IATF experience a plus)
• Expertise in root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, and control plans
• Certification in CQE or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) preferred

More About Us

Join a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions and innovation Grow your career through continuous learning, development, and advancement opportunities Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on making a real-world impact

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