Location:
Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0130286Date Posted:
2026-05-28Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable products that power communities around the world. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will help shape the performance and integrity of critical materials and components before they reach production. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams while working closely with suppliers to drive quality excellence.
In this dynamic role, you will influence the entire supplier lifecycle—from qualification and validation to continuous improvement. You’ll tackle complex challenges, analyze risks, and implement proactive solutions that enhance product quality and supplier performance. Your expertise will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas drive innovation and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.
How You'll Make an Impact
Identify critical-to-quality components and assess risks using FMEA methodologies
Partner with suppliers to strengthen process controls and prevent quality issues
Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances and drive root cause solutions
Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure consistent quality
Perform supplier audits and verify material compliance through inspections
Monitor supplier performance and analyze quality data trends
Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing and quality strategies
Represent supplier insights to internal teams to improve specifications and outcomes
Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering environments
Experience in supplier quality or supplier development activities
Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, SPC, or root cause analysis
Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
Effective communication skills and ability to influence across stakeholders
More about us
Work with a global team committed to sustainability and innovation in energy
Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and career opportunities
Be part of a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and diverse perspectives
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering environments
- Experience in supplier quality or supplier development activities
- Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, SPC, or root cause analysis
- Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Effective communication skills and ability to influence across stakeholders
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.
