Senior Quality Technician – Incoming Inspection Lead

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Boston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for 1st shift Incoming Inspection in the South Boston, Virginia area. You will perform product inspections, analyze data, and work with operations to identify root causes and drive improvements for safe, efficient production and customer satisfaction.

You will reinforce standardized processes, support training, and help ensure quality across shifts. The role focuses on hands-on inspection, data analysis, and collaboration to maintain high

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspection.
• Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts.
• Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items.
• Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions.
• Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Root cause analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Safety and quality mindset

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for 1st shift Incoming Inspection in the South Boston, Virginia area. You will perform product inspections, analyze data, and work with operations to identify root causes and drive improvements for safe, efficient production and customer satisfaction.

You will reinforce standardized processes, support training, and help ensure quality across shifts. The role focuses on hands-on inspection, data analysis, and collaboration to maintain high