Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality Systems & Improvement

RiseMe; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Alamo, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to shape quality standards across products and processes. You will lead initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and drive measurable improvements that boost customer satisfaction.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, embedding quality across the lifecycle from concept to delivery with Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to prevent issues and build sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF experience 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

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone

SPC

FMEA

Control plans

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Alamo, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to shape quality standards across products and processes. You will lead initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and drive measurable improvements that boost customer satisfaction.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, embedding quality across the lifecycle from concept to delivery with Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to prevent issues and build sustainable