Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About the role

• Location: Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of America
• Job ID: R0140731
• Date Posted: 2026-08-17
• Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
• Profession (Job Category): Quality Management
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote: No

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.

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.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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