Senior Quality Engineer - Transformer Manufacturing Impact

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Virginia seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across transformer manufacturing, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance for customers worldwide. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field operations to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and RCA to enhance reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with transformer products or related quality requirements preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QMS ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC, MSA and structured problem solving.
• Understanding of transformer installation, testing, service or field support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality strategies across transformer manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures, specifications, and control systems.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify improvements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product/process performance.
• Partner with engineering, production, supply chain, and field teams to embed quality.
• Lead internal and external audits ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage non-conformance investigations, material review, and product disposition.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma and RCA for reliability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality strategy

Root cause analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

Audit leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

QMS ISO 9001

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Virginia seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across transformer manufacturing, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance for customers worldwide. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field operations to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and RCA to enhance reliability and