Hitachi America

Business Process Quality Senior Professional

Hitachi America$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in Quality Management within Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical or related industries as a Quality Engineer or Specialist.
  • Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis.
  • Knowledge in Lean 6 Sigma methodologies and tools (Ishikawa, FTA, FMEA, etc.).
  • Familiarity with quality and engineering standards such as ISO 9001, IEEE, or IEC.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English; local language skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Establish control mechanisms for Engineering processes and ensure adherence.
  • Support development of design tools and continuous improvement ideas through non-conformance evaluations.
  • Facilitate thorough DFMEA development, training, and application.
  • Ensure effective Verification and Validation practices are implemented.
  • Assure Engineering processes deliver expected outputs and compliance.
  • Promote internal assessments and assist in audits.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable internal and external regulations and guidelines.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement in a global company with diverse teams.
  • Hands-on involvement in quality management of cutting-edge products.
  • Stable full-time schedule with a well-defined role.
  • Collaborative work environment in a significant production hub.
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-05-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Description

Within the North American Hub in the Transformers Business Unit, we have a vast product portfolio consisting of Power, Distribution, Dry transformers, alongside components such as bushings and tap changers.  For our Engineering function, we are looking for an Engineering Quality Specialist, who will be accountable to thoroughly drive quality excellence within the function across Hub North America.  As Engineering Quality Specialist, you will report directly to the Hub North America Engineering Managers and will be located in either one of the production facilities or one of the HUB offices:

Your responsibilities

  • You establish control mechanisms, such as checkpoints, along with Engineering processes and secure adherence (evaluation of deliverables, process outputs and throughputs)
  • You support the development of design tools and continuous improvement ideas through the evaluation of Non-Conformances and Quality Notifications
  • You support the thorough development of DFMEA (training and practical application) You help identify of critical to Quality Engineering deliverables You enhance the review culture, processes and methods
  • You ensure Verification and Validation practices are effective (e.g. Quality Inspection Cards, Envelope of Confidence, test results, etc.)
  • You assure Engineering processes are fit for purpose (i.e. deliver the expected output) and secure they are adhered to by all units comprehended in that particular Product Line
  • You promote internal functional assessments and support internal and external audits
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. 

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or correlated relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated strong drive and leadership in a Quality Management position in an Engineering environment, for a minimum of 5 years
  • A previous hands-on experience in an electro-mechanical or related industry on a role as Quality Engineer or Specialist Expertise on the delivery of effective and accurate problem solving with solid Root Cause Analysis using different methodologies
  • Strong exposure to processes and methods such as Lean 6 Sigma, etc. and tools such as, Ishikawa, FTA, FMEA, APQP, QFD, etc.
  • Conversational with Quality and Engineering international standards such as, but not limited to, ISO 9001, IEEE or IEC
  • Excellent interpersonal & multi-cultural as well as good soft skills (communication, negotiation & influencing), networker, business savvy, result and action oriented, resilient, with fluency in English. Local language skills are a plus

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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368,247 employees
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Founded
1959
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