Senior Quality Engineer - Transformer Systems Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to ensure transformer products meet high safety, reliability, and performance standards.

You will lead quality initiatives across the Transformer product group, driving continuous improvement and supporting audits and quality systems. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and field teams to embed quality into products and processes, oversee inspections, manage non-conformances, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• 5+ years in quality control or quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Experience with transformer manufacturing operations and related quality requirements.
• Knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem solving.
• Field experience with transformer installation, service or testing is desirable.
• ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and specifications for transformer manufacturing.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits for compliance.
• Partner with engineering, production, supply chain and field teams to embed quality requirements.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities including first articles and final verification.
• Manage non-conformance processes and disposition decisions.
• Coach teams on quality tools and continuous improvement methods.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and root cause analysis to improve performance.

Skills

Quality control

Six Sigma

FMEA

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Team leadership

CQE

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to ensure transformer products meet high safety, reliability, and performance standards.

You will lead quality initiatives across the Transformer product group, driving continuous improvement and supporting audits and quality systems. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and field teams to embed quality into products and processes, oversee inspections, manage non-conformances, and coach