What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a vital role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of products that support a more sustainable energy future. As a Quality Inspection Specialist, you will be at the forefront of quality assurance, conducting inspections, documenting results, and helping to maintain the highest standards across incoming materials and production processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with precision, solving problems, and contributing to continuous improvement in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify non-conformities, support risk mitigation activities, maintain quality records, and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Your attention to detail, commitment to quality, and proactive approach will help drive operational excellence while supporting the delivery of world-class products.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Perform inspections of incoming materials, components, and production items using established procedures.
- Conduct visual inspections, measurements, and functional testing activities.
- Record inspection results accurately within quality systems and ERP platforms.
- Label compliant components and sub-assemblies for traceability.
- Identify, document, and communicate non-conformities to relevant stakeholders.
- Support non-conformance management processes and material segregation activities.
- Maintain organized inspection records and quality documentation within the QMS.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, risk reduction, and quality enhancement initiatives.
Your Background
- High school diploma or vocational training in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience performing quality inspections within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and inspection documentation practices.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand GD&T principles.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as PFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability analysis, or First Article Inspection.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification or equivalent quality improvement training is preferred.
More About Us
- At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team helping to advance a sustainable energy future for all.
- We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous learning, where every contribution matters.
- Our employees benefit from exciting career paths, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on industries and communities worldwide.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.