About this Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer role at Hitachi
Location:
Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0123516Date Posted:
2026-06-11Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Jr. Quality Engineer you will play a critical part in ensuring that high-performance transformer products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. This position offers the chance to work at the heart of manufacturing excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding results.
In this role, every inspection, test, and analysis contributes to a bigger mission, powering communities and supporting sustainable energy solutions. You’ll be empowered to use data-driven insights, problem-solving skills, and quality tools to identify opportunities, reduce defects, and elevate performance across the production lifecycle.
If you are passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a detail-focused environment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in quality and manufacturing.
How you'll make an impact
Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections
Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products
Identify and document non-conformances; escalate when needed
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data
Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments
Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Your background
U.S. citizenship required
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience
3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferred
Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems
Experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
More about us
Be part of a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future
Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities
Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and inclusion
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
