Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Hitachi · Hunker, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Hitachi (industrial) in Hunker, PA. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that support critical energy infrastructure around the world.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Hitachi
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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About the role
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Location
Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Profession (Job Category)
Quality Management
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
Job Description
The Opportunity
Step into a role where quality, precision, and impact come together. As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that support critical energy infrastructure around the world. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, you will help maintain robust quality systems, support inspection activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic manufacturing environment, where your expertise will help uphold industry standards, improve processes, and support operational excellence. You will contribute to solving complex quality challenges, interpreting technical specifications, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are motivated by making a meaningful impact, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a global, purpose-driven organization.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How You'll Make an Impact
- •Support the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies and programs.
- •Apply established quality standards to manufacturing and assembly processes.
- •Monitor and report on quality activities, progress, metrics, and outcomes.
- •Perform daily tracking and observation of in-process inspection activities.
- •Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
- •Assist with audits, corrective actions, and non-conforming material controls.
- •Promote a culture of quality through training and awareness initiatives.
- •Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Your Background
- •Associate degree or equivalent experience in Business Operations, Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- •Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing operations preferred.
- •Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- •Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes.
- •Demonstrated ability to resolve quality issues efficiently and effectively.
More About Us
- •At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.
- •We invest in your growth through continuous learning, career development opportunities, and experiences that help you reach your full potential.
- •Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and empowers team members to contribute, innovate, and succeed.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the
What We Offer
- •Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
- •Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
- •Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
- •Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
- •Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
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.
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