Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Morganton, NC, Roanoke, VA, Shelby, NC
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
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
Requirements
- 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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- Current employees apply here
About the Company
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Current employees apply here
Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Quality Specialist / Junior Quality Engineer
- Job Type:
- Entry Level | Science and Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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