Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Tennessee to influence quality across the supplier lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure critical materials meet specifications before production.

You will lead proactive quality improvements using FMEA, PPAP, supplier audits, and data analysis to prevent issues and boost supplier performance. Strong communication across stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering environments.
• Experience in supplier quality or supplier development activities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, SPC, or root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical-to-quality components and assess risks using FMEA methodologies.
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen process controls and prevent quality issues.
• Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances and drive root cause solutions.
• Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure consistent quality.
• Perform supplier audits and verify material compliance through inspections.
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze quality data trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing and quality strategies.
• Represent supplier insights to internal teams to improve specifications and outcomes.

Skills

FMEA

SPC

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Cross-functional influence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable products that power communities around the world. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will help shape the performance and integrity of critical materials and components before they reach production. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams while working closely with suppliers to drive quality excellence.

In this dynamic role, you will influence the entire supplier lifecycle—from qualification and validation to continuous improvement. You’ll tackle complex challenges, analyze risks, and implement proactive solutions that enhance product quality and supplier performance. Your expertise will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas drive innovation and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Identify critical-to-quality components and assess risks using FMEA methodologies
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen process controls and prevent quality issues
• Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances and drive root cause solutions
• Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure consistent quality
• Perform supplier audits and verify material compliance through inspections
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze quality data trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing and quality strategies
• Represent supplier insights to internal teams to improve specifications and outcomes

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering environments
• Experience in supplier quality or supplier development activities
• Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, SPC, or root cause analysis
• Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence across stakeholders

More about us

• Work with a global team committed to sustainability and innovation in energy
• Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and career opportunities
• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and diverse perspectives

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

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