Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123516Date Posted:2026-06-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityStep 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.How you'll make an impactPerform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspectionsTest incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished productsIdentify and document non-conformances; escalate when neededSupport root cause analysis and corrective actionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issuesMaintain accurate quality records, reports, and dataParticipate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessmentsSupport Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiativesYour backgroundU.S. citizenship requiredDegree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferredKnowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management SystemsExperience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)Ability to interpret technical drawings and specificationsMore about usBe part of a global leader advancing a sustainable energy futureAccess continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunitiesWork in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and inclusionResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.SummaryLocation: Bland, Virginia, United States of America; Mooresboro, North Carolina, United States; Morganton, North Carolina, United StatesType: Full time