Hitachi America

Manufacturing Factory Quality Manager

Hitachi America$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of quality management experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
  • Proven success in leading cross-functional teams with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical and risk management skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement factory quality strategies and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
  • Champion a safety culture by integrating HSE best practices into quality activities.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by using Voice of Customer feedback in quality initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and global quality expectations.
  • Lead Quality Management System, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control processes.
  • Analyze quality performance data to establish KPIs and drive corrective actions.
  • Promote continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

  • Develop and coach quality teams to strengthen collaboration.
  • Influence and build partnerships across all organizational levels.
Full Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead and deploy factory quality strategies and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) aligned with business objectives.

  • Champion a strong safety culture by integrating HSE best practices into quality activities.

  • Drive customer satisfaction by incorporating Voice of Customer feedback into quality initiatives and improvements.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, regulatory standards, and global quality expectations.

  • Lead Quality Management System, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and testing processes across the factory.

  • Analyze quality performance data, establish KPIs, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving.

  • Develop, coach, and inspire quality teams while strengthening cross-functional collaboration and accountability.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years of quality management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within manufacturing.

  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance practices.

  • Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles.

  • Excellent analytical, root cause investigation, and risk management skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of an organization.

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

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.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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