Hitachi Energy · 1 day ago
Quality Control Engineer
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $131K/yr
2+ years expHitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology, and they are seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support their North American Vehicles projects. The role involves overseeing quality assurance objectives, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
EnergyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepare and complete action plans, as needed to identify and resolve operational problems
Participate in internal and external quality audits, as needed or required, to determine system improvements necessary to achieve Rolling Stock’s continuous improvement objectives
Set quality control/assurance performance objectives by identifying contract requirements; estimating results; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions
Develop quality control/assurance plans by conducting quality analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures for maximum effectiveness, and implementing corrective actions when operational or procedural nonconformities are identified
Validates quality processes by establishing or identifying customer and product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
Develop and review quality inspection and test plans for new product development and legacy production parts
Coordinate the review and resolution of non-conformances, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop, implement and monitor corrective and preventative action plans
Enhances company and organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including inspection/test reports, certificates of conformity, and process validations
Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, track corrective actions, and ensure timely delivery of conforming products
Travel as required to supplier facilities and customer sites to perform First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and pre-shipment inspections, ensuring product quality and compliance prior to delivery
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to conduct investigations, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective solutions
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required for reporting and data analysis
2-3 years or more of experience in quality control performing or supervising quality inspections or experience managing quality assurance, in a manufacturing organization in the aerospace, automotive or passenger transportation industries (passenger airplanes, passenger cars, passenger buses, or passenger rail vehicles)
Experience or training in Process Controls and/or Improvement, Analyzing Information, Strategic Planning, Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Ability to analyze and interpret Engineering and Management Reports, ISO 9001:2008 Quality Requirements
Minimum a 4‐year, or higher College Degree
Preferred
Experience with database management and project tracking software, ERP systems such as SAP is preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Vacation
Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
A variety of Training and Development opportunities
Company
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a renewable energy company that provides energy consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$300M2025-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2020-03-30IPO
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