Senior Quality Engineer

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri, and play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of advanced manufacturing solutions that power communities and industries around the world. As a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will serve as a trusted quality partner across manufacturing operations—driving continuous improvement, strengthening process reliability, and ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex data into practical improvements, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and influencing quality outcomes from process design through finished products. You will apply advanced quality engineering expertise to assess risks, investigate deviations, and implement preventive actions that strengthen operational performance.

At Hitachi Energy, quality is not just a function—it is integral to how we operate, innovate, and grow. You will be empowered to lead meaningful change, contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and help shape a culture where safety, integrity, and continuous improvement are lived every day.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner with manufacturing teams to meet customer-specific quality requirements

• Analyze customer feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Support test failure investigations and resolution activities

• Monitor, evaluate, and strengthen risk mitigation plans for manufacturing processes

• Maintain and update PFMEA to reduce process and product risk

• Interpret quality data and recommend process improvements

• Lead root cause analyses using tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams

• Participate in onsite quality audits and CAPA activities

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; electrical engineering preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or quality control

• Hands-on experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement methods

• Strong data analysis skills, including failure analysis and FMEA

• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, and data-driven quality methodologies

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards; QS-9000 experience is a plus

More About Us

• Be part of a global organization driving sustainable energy solutions worldwide

• Grow your career through hands-on learning, continuous improvement, and development opportunities

• Work in an inclusive environment that values safety, integrity, and collaboration