Location:
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0123475Date Posted:
2026-03-27Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob 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
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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.
Skills Required
- 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 (Six Sigma)
- Experience with failure analysis and FMEA/PFMEA
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis methodologies
- Valid authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
