Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer at Hitachi, Bland, VA

Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer at Hitachi in Bland, VA. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Location:
Bland, Virginia, United States of America
Job ID:
R0123516
Date Posted:
2026-06-11
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Jr. Quality Engineer you will play a critical part in ensuring that high-performance transformer products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. This position offers the chance to work at the heart of manufacturing excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding results.
In this role, every inspection, test, and analysis contributes to a bigger mission, powering communities and supporting sustainable energy solutions. You’ll be empowered to use data-driven insights, problem-solving skills, and quality tools to identify opportunities, reduce defects, and elevate performance across the production lifecycle.
If you are passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a detail-focused environment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in quality and manufacturing.

How you'll make an impact

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections

• Test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products

• Identify and document non-conformances; escalate when needed

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues

• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and data

• Participate in audits, process reviews, and risk assessments

• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Your background

• U.S. citizenship required

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality environments preferred

• Knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems

• Experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

More about us

• Be part of a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future

• Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities

• Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and inclusion

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

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