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Lead Quality Engineer

Hitachi Energy



The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in advancing quality excellence within our Transformer business. As a Lead Quality Engineer , you will lead and 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

  • Lead statistical analysis to validate and improve quality control processes.

  • Lead, develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flow charts, and MSA documentation.

  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

  • Lead problem solving to 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 or equivalent 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.

  • Minimum Six Sigma Yellow Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience. Green Belt certification is preferred.

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

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