Quality Engineer

Location:Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123475Date Posted:2026-03-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityHitachi Energy is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Jefferson City, Missouri team and play a key role in strengthening product quality and process performance. In this role, you will be at the center of manufacturing excellence—partnering closely with production teams to ensure processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality standards.This is an opportunity to apply advanced quality engineering knowledge to real‑world manufacturing challenges. You will analyze data, investigate deviations, and translate insights into tangible process improvements. From supporting test failure resolution to conducting onsite audits, your work will help prevent defects, reduce risk, and drive consistency across operations.You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, using Lean and Six Sigma tools to enhance performance and reliability. At Hitachi Energy, quality is a shared responsibility and a strategic advantage—this role offers both influence and growth in an environment that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.How You’ll Make an ImpactPartner with manufacturing teams to meet customer quality requirementsAnalyze customer feedback and identify improvement opportunitiesSupport test failure investigations and resolution activitiesMonitor and mitigate manufacturing process risksMaintain and update PFMEA documentationInterpret quality data and recommend process enhancementsConduct root cause analyses using structured problem‑solving toolsPerform onsite quality audits and provide improvement trainingYour BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)Minimum 2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing rolesExperience applying Lean systems and continuous improvement toolsStrong analytical skills with failure analysis and FMEA experienceHands‑on experience with root cause analysis methodologiesValid authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United StatesMore About UsHitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy futureWe invest in professional development, learning, and career mobilityOur inclusive culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and growthResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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 accommodation channel 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.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.SummaryLocation: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaType: Full time