Sr. Quality Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in advancing quality excellence within our Transformer business. As a Senior Quality Engineer , you will drive process improvements that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in quality systems, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results. You will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality processes, support new product introductions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead initiatives that improve manufacturing performance. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and developing world-class quality systems, we invite you to help shape the future of sustainable energy with Hitachi Energy. How You'll Make an Impact Perform statistical analysis to validate and improve quality control processes. Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flow charts, and MSA documentation. Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, CSA N299.3, and applicable ASME, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards. Support change control, document control, design reviews, and new product introductions. Participate in supplier qualification and quality evaluations. Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen quality awareness and process discipline. Your Background Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, including production processes, quality control, and shop floor operations. Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements. Proficiency with SAP QM, Minitab, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and Power BI. Strong knowledge of quality tools, including PFMEA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8D problem‑solving methodologies. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to building a more sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and quality excellence. We invest in professional growth through training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful global projects. Our inclusive culture empowers individuals to contribute ideas, drive improvement, and build rewarding long‑term careers. 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 2026-07-02 Reference number R0123519 About Hitachi Energy 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. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affiant Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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