What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Tooling Design) position at Hitachi?
Location:
Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0123526Date Posted:
2026-05-28Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in shaping how tooling quality drives performance across a global supply chain. This opportunity offers the chance to work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality ensuring tooling systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
In this role, you’ll lead tooling management initiatives that directly impact product quality and operational success. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to strengthen processes, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement. From conducting audits to influencing tooling strategies, your work will help minimize risk, enhance supplier performance, and support innovative manufacturing solutions.
If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working with data-driven insights, and building strong partnerships across global teams, this is a dynamic environment where your expertise will thrive. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, including capital projects and standardization efforts, while representing the voice of the supplier in key decision-making processes.
Location: Remote; requires 4–6 months onsite in Alamo, TN for initial integration.
After acclimation, the role requires ~50% travel.
How You'll Make an Impact
Define and execute tooling management programs aligned with global standards
Conduct supplier and internal tooling audits and compliance reviews
Support suppliers in achieving tooling performance and quality targets
Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Drive tooling validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts
Lead or support CAPA investigations to prevent recurrence of issues
Contribute to tooling standardization and tracking system implementation
Support regional initiatives and capital projects related to tooling
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality
Experience with tooling validation, verification, and health monitoring
Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, or process capability analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Work authorization to operate in the United States
More About Us
Work with a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions
Grow through cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning
Be part of a culture built on safety, integrity, and innovation
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
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Benefits:
Sick pay, Work from home