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Sr. Quality Engineer

4 days ago• Roxboro, NC

The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a standard, it is a commitment to powering a more sustainable future. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our transformer products deliver exceptional safety, reliability, and performance for customers around the world.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful quality initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly influence product excellence and customer satisfaction. Working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field operations, you will help drive continuous improvement, strengthen quality systems, and solve complex challenges using data-driven decision making.

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If you thrive on identifying opportunities for improvement, leading problem-solving efforts, and creating lasting operational impact, this role offers the chance to advance your career while contributing to the future of energy. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and quality excellence, and help shape products that power communities worldwide.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead quality strategies and initiatives across transformer manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures, specifications, and control systems.
  • Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process performance.
  • Partner with engineering, production, supply chain, and field teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Lead internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
  • Manage non-conformance investigations, material review processes, and product disposition decisions.
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and customer satisfaction.

Your Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience with transformer products, manufacturing processes, or related quality requirements is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Understanding of transformer installation, testing, service, or field support activities is an advantage.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certification is a plus.

More About Us
  • Join a global leader advancing the world's transition to a more sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.
  • Grow your career through world-class training, leadership development programs, and opportunities to work across international teams and business functions.
  • Be part of an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and the ability to make a meaningful impact every day.

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Client-provided location(s): Roxboro, NC
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-219692
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-07T19:13:55

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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