Quality Specialist​/Junior Quality Engineer | Bland

Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Jr. Quality Engineer you will play a critical part in ensuring that high-performance transformer products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. This position offers the chance to work at the heart of manufacturing excellence, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding results.

In this role, every inspection, test, and analysis contributes to a bigger mission, powering communities and supporting sustainable energy solutions. You’ll be empowered to use data‑driven insights, problem‑solving skills, and quality tools to identify opportunities, reduce defects, and elevate performance across the production lifecycle.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a detail‑focused environment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, team‑oriented setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in quality and manufacturing.

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections
• Test incoming materials, in‑process assemblies, and finished products
• Identify and document non‑conformances; escalation when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferred
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Be part of a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future.

Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and inclusion.

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

Location:

Bland, Virginia, United States of America;
Mooresboro, North Carolina, United States of America;
Morganton, North Carolina, 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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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