Senior Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to advance quality standards across products and processes. You will lead quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, embedding quality throughout the lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven analytics to identify trends, prevent issues, and build sustainable solutions. You will mentor teams and drive improvements delivering measurable customer value.

Qualifications

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

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Control plans

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone

Job description

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.

• Location Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America;
• Brentwood, Tennessee, United States of America;
• Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America;
• Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-24

Reference number R0145363

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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