Quality Engineer

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

• 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

• 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