Senior Quality Specialist OQ

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to enhance production quality and efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement quality assurance strategies, establish manufacturing standards, and collaborate with teams to address customer-specific quality requirements. This position offers the chance to lead quality professionals, conduct training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of quality management in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Operations and quality processes.
• Certification in continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies to enhance production quality.
• Conduct training programs to promote quality awareness among manufacturing personnel.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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Senior Quality Specialist OQ

Apply locations Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0084235

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R0084235

Date Posted: 2025-04-09

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

Your Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements quality assurance strategies and plans to enhance production quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
2. Establishes standards and specifications for manufacturing/assembly processes.
3. Provides internal reporting on quality assurance activities, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
4. Utilizes data-driven insights to drive/contribute decision-making and implement necessary process improvements.
5. Manages and mentors the quality professionals under their responsibility.
6. Conducts training programs and workshops to promote quality awareness to develop the skills of manufacturing personnel.

Customer Focus

1. Collaborates with manufacturing teams to address customer-specific quality requirements.
2. Assists in analyzing customer feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
3. Participates in cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality through manufacturing/assembly process improvements.

Quality Management System

1. Participates in development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to mitigate process risks.
2. Conducts process audits and inspections to verify compliance with process risk mitigation measures.
3. Provides training and guidance to manufacturing personnel on process risk management practices and protocols.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance

1. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments for manufacturing/assembly processes to identify potential risks by performing activities like failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA).
2. Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies to minimize process-related risks.
3. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation measures.
4. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of risk mitigation actions.
5. Analyzes process risk data and metrics to provide insights for process improvement initiatives.
6. Establishes efficient change management processes for product features, processes, suppliers, materials, or design modifications.
7. Ensures continuous review and updating of process and product/system risks through analysis of internal and external non-conformities, change requests, and process enhancements.
8. Ensures comprehensive updates to the PFMEA, encompassing all identified risks across the product/process lifecycle while adhering to established rules for minimizing and tracking RPN values.

Quality Control

1. Implements quality control measures and procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards.
2. Conducts inspections and audits of manufacturing processes to verify compliance with quality requirements.
3. Analyzes and interprets quality data, including measurements, test results, and statistical analysis, to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
4. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of quality control measures and makes recommendations for process improvements.

Process Performance

1. Analyzes process performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
2. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for enhanced process performance.
3. Participates in process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma projects.
4. Maintains process performance documentation and supports implementation of statistical process control techniques.
5. Provides training and guidance on process performance monitoring and improvement to manufacturing personnel.

Non-Conformance Management

1. Conducts root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to identify and resolve quality issues in manufacturing and assembly processes.
2. Utilizes techniques such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and statistical analysis to determine the underlying causes of quality problems.

Your Background

We are looking for talented professionals to be based in Mount Pleasant PA, with diverse backgrounds. Our ideal candidate is as follows:

1. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
2. A collaborative, solutions and customer-oriented individual with strong communication skills, ability to influence others (both in hierarchical and functional roles).
3. Able to address promptly and effectively quality issues in order to eliminate or reduce their impact, ensuring customer satisfaction.
4. Certification or experience in problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
5. Bachelors and 5+ years of experience in Business Operations and quality processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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