Incoming Quality Inspector - 1st Shift | South Boston, United States of America

At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a checkpoint, it’s how we build trust with customers and deliver reliable solutions that support the energy transition. As an Incoming
Quality Technician – 1
st
shift
, you will play a hands‑on role in ensuring our parts and/or products meet customer specifications while helping strengthen processes across the plant.

In this role, you will be close to the work inspecting incoming parts and support products inspection as needed, analyzing data, and partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive improvement. Your contributions will directly support safe, efficient production and a positive customer experience. By reinforcing standardized processes and supporting training across shifts, you will help create consistency, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will be part of a quality team that values clear communication, shared ownership, and practical problem‑solving where your observations and ideas truly make a difference.

• 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.

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality‑focused environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Quality Management

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0123522

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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