Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for its Transformers Business Unit. In this position you will ensure consistent product quality across production, testing and delivery, supporting continuous improvement and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute quality assurance processes throughout the product lifecycle to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage product regulatory requirements and integrate quality expectations into factory processes.
• Identify, assess and mitigate product and process quality risks using tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Design and implement standardized processes and quality systems to prevent errors.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Support audits, inspections and verifications to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain control plans to monitor production quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a Zero‑Defect mindset through training and cultural initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements and industry standards such as ISO.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes
• ISO quality management standards
• Quality management systems implementation