Sr. Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, Virginia is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to ensure transformer products meet the highest standards of quality. You will lead quality initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of quality control experience. This role offers the chance to make a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality control or quality assurance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting transformer manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies including FMEA and MSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality control plans for transformer manufacturing.
• Analyze quality data and drive corrective actions.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

ISO 9001

Lean

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and help shape a sustainable energy future through quality excellence. As a Senior Quality Control Engineer, you will ensure transformer products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the Transformer product group, driving continuous improvement, supporting audits and quality systems, and partnering with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and field teams. Your expertise in transformer products and field applications will help enhance product quality, improve operational performance, and strengthen customer satisfaction.

If you are passionate about solving problems, using data to drive improvements, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to grow with Hitachi Energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and product specifications for transformer manufacturing operations.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product performance.
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with engineering, production, supply chain, and field teams to embed quality requirements into products and processes.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities, including first article inspections, in-process checks, and final product verification.
• Manage non-conformance processes, material review activities, and product disposition decisions.
• Coach and mentor team members on quality tools, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and root cause analysis initiatives to improve manufacturing performance, field reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related technical discipline).
• 5+ years of quality control or quality assurance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting transformer manufacturing operations and knowledge of transformer products, processes, and quality requirements preferred.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001, and quality methodologies including FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem solving.
• Field experience or practical knowledge related to transformer installation, service, testing, or customer support is highly desirable.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certification is a plus.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work.
• You'll have opportunities to grow your career through global projects, continuous learning, and exposure to industry-leading technologies in the Transformer business.
• We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages continuous improvement, and empowers individuals to make a lasting impact.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.