Sr. Quality Engineer | Alamo

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.

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

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

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.

Location Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America;
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America;
Berea, Kentucky, United States of America;
Bridgeton, Missouri, United States of America;
Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America;
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0130286

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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