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Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer

Hitachi · Bland, VA +2 · Posted 4 months ago

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Company
Hitachi
Role type
New Grad · Full-time
Locations
Bland, Virginia, United States of America
Mooresboro, North Carolina, United States
Morganton, North Carolina, United States
Workplace
On-site
Pay
Not listed
Posted
Jun 14, 2026
Source
Workday careers page · Req R0123516

About the role

Location:

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0123516

Date Posted:

2026-06-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job 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.

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