Senior Quality Engineer - Lean, ISO & CI

hitachi; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality across products and processes.

You will drive lean improvements, support ISO 9001 compliance, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to embed quality throughout the lifecycle. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and robust quality planning for new product introductions, with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SPC

FMEA

8D problem solving

CQE / Six Sigma

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality across products and processes.

You will drive lean improvements, support ISO 9001 compliance, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to embed quality throughout the lifecycle. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and robust quality planning for new product introductions, with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across