Quality Engineer

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0123475 Date Posted: 2026-03-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job 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.

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