Location:South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123522Date Posted:2026-07-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div>The Opportunity </div><div>At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a checkpoint, it’s how we build trust with customers and deliver reliable solutions that support the energy transition. As an Incoming Quality Technician – 1st shift, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring our parts and/or products meet customer specifications while helping strengthen processes across the plant. </div><div>In this role, you will be close to the work inspecting incoming parts and support products inspection as needed, analyzing data, and partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive improvement. Your contributions will directly support safe, efficient production and a positive customer experience. By reinforcing standardized processes and supporting training across shifts, you will help create consistency, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship. </div><div>This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will be part of a quality team that values clear communication, shared ownership, and practical problem-solving where your observations and ideas truly make a difference. </div><div>How You’ll Make an Impact </div><div><ul><li>Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Inspect units prior to customer final inspection. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts. </li></ul></div><div>Your Background </div><div><ul><li>Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards. </li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</li></ul></div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Incoming Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Location:South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123522Date Posted:2026-07-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div>The Opportunity </div><div>At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a checkpoint, it’s how we build trust with customers and deliver reliable solutions that support the energy transition. As an Incoming Quality Technician – 1st shift, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring our parts and/or products meet customer specifications while helping strengthen processes across the plant. </div><div>In this role, you will be close to the work inspecting incoming parts and support products inspection as needed, analyzing data, and partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive improvement. Your contributions will directly support safe, efficient production and a positive customer experience. By reinforcing standardized processes and supporting training across shifts, you will help create consistency, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship. </div><div>This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will be part of a quality team that values clear communication, shared ownership, and practical problem-solving where your observations and ideas truly make a difference. </div><div>How You’ll Make an Impact </div><div><ul><li>Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Inspect units prior to customer final inspection. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts. </li></ul></div><div>Your Background </div><div><ul><li>Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards. </li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</li></ul></div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Incoming Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

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