Quality Engineer

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• ✓5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ✓Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
• ✓Experience with quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, MSA, and SPC.
• ✓Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use standard quality measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gages).

• ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• ✓Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
• ✓ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CQM, prefered
• ✓Hands-on experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Cpk/Ppk, GR&R, Kaizen, 5S).
• ✓Knowledge of ERP Business Systems – Quality Modules (i.e. SAP) – Prefered

• ◆Enhance Receiving Inspection capablities and processes such as expanded measurement techniques and gages; inspection plans; work instructions; sampling plans; and organization / flow of material.
• ◆Lead the daily management of the receiving inspection process to ensure effective and timely inspection is completed of received product and returned products.
• ◆Provide technical guidance and training to the Quality Technicians who are responsible for incoming inspection.
• ◆Manage the necessary inspection tools and associated calibration

for ISO9001

and inspection methodologies

• ✓Champion the non-conforming material process to ensure effective investigation, containment and communcation to drive timely resolution.
• ✓Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process for timely resolution of non-conforming material.
• ✓Understanding the

of SAP Receipt Routing, First Article Inspections, RMAs and the QN process for daily management and process improvements.

• ✓Comprehension of SAP Inventory protocol and processes for the assurance of material inventory from a quality process perspective.
• ✓Maintain and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Receiving Inspection and Non-conformance processes.
• ✓Participate in Global New Product Development as it relates to purchased components.
• ✓Drive quality improvement initiatives based on internal audits, customer complaints, warranty trends, and external findings.
• ✓Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• ✓Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for better quality outcomes.
• ✓Conduct and follow up on Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
• ✓Lead investigations and resolution of assembly and test cell issues in coordination with Quality Technicians, Engineering, and Operations.
• ✓Assist in maintaining ISO-certified quality management systems.
• ✓Provide guidance to Quality Technicians and other team members on quality tools and methodologies.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies and

and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.