Senior Quality Engineer - Transformer Quality & CI

Hitachi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive process improvements across transformer manufacturing, enhancing product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You will apply data-driven decision making, lead cross-functional teams, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and help introduce new products while strengthening quality systems and training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, including production processes and shop floor operations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP QM, Minitab, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D problem solving.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or equivalent CI experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis to validate and improve quality control processes.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flow charts, and MSA documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure ISO 9001, CSA N299.3, and applicable ASME/IEC/IEEE standards compliance.
• Support change control, document control, design reviews, and new product introductions.
• Participate in supplier qualification and quality evaluations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen quality awareness and discipline.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Quality systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification

Tools

SAP QM

Minitab

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive process improvements across transformer manufacturing, enhancing product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You will apply data-driven decision making, lead cross-functional teams, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and help introduce new products while strengthening quality systems and training programs.