Quality Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that products meet quality specifications through effective inspection and testing processes. Monitor the quality of transformers and their components throughout all phases of manufacturing, complying with internal, customer, and industry standards. Execute timely quality control activities and deliver data-driven insights to support manufacturing excellence and minimize defects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean, and 5S initiatives.
• Identify, document, and elevate non‑conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality data, reports, and records.
• Support QMS implementation and ISO compliance.
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections.
• Support supplier quality and supplier development initiatives.
• Perform inspections and testing of incoming materials, in‑process assemblies, and finished products.
• Promote safety and comply with HSE standards.

• US Citizenship required.
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience with root cause analysis and quality tools (8D, FMEA).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
• Experience in transformer or heavy manufacturing.
• Familiarity with advanced quality tools.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountability and customer focus.

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

• Job type:
  Full time
• Experience:
  
  Experienced
• Job function:
  Quality Management
• Contract:
  
  Regular
• Publication date:
• Reference number: R0123516

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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