Senior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of quality standards. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards and working closely with cross-functional teams to improve product quality throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, extensive experience in quality engineering, and strong expertise in root cause analysis tools. This position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative culture focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis tools

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Master's degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001

SPC

FMEA

CQE or Six Sigma certification

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

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.