Sr. Quality Engineer

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0130286 Date Posted: 2026-05-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No 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

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