Quality Engineer

Hitachi
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Location:

    Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

    Job ID:

    R0123475

    Date Posted:

    2026-03-27

    Company Name:

    HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

    Profession (Job Category):

    Quality Management

    Job Schedule: 

    Full time

    Remote:

    No

    Job Description:

    The Opportunity

    Hitachi 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 Impact

    • Partner with manufacturing teams to meet customer quality requirements

    • Analyze customer feedback and identify improvement opportunities

    • Support test failure investigations and resolution activities

    • Monitor and mitigate manufacturing process risks

    • Maintain and update PFMEA documentation

    • Interpret quality data and recommend process enhancements

    • Conduct root cause analyses using structured problem‑solving tools

    • Perform onsite quality audits and provide improvement training

    Your Background

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)

    • Minimum 2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing roles

    • Experience applying Lean systems and continuous improvement tools

    • Strong analytical skills with failure analysis and FMEA experience

    • Hands‑on experience with root cause analysis methodologies

    • Valid authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

    More About Us

    • Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future

    • We invest in professional development, learning, and career mobility

    • Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth

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

    Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

    with disabilities.


    Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

    Protected 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJefferson City, Missouri
    Website\"https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr\"

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
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    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Failure Analysisunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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