Quality Engineer

Hitachi Careers•Michigan City, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer serves as the primary liaison between the organization and the quality department for processes related to purchased parts. This role is focused on driving continuous improvement in receiving inspection and management of non-conforming material. The Quality Engineer also leads root cause analysis, supports corrective actions, and monitors KPIs in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
Experience with quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, MSA, and SPC.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use standard quality measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gages).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CQM, prefered.
Hands-on experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Cpk/Ppk, GR&R, Kaizen, 5S).
Knowledge of ERP Business Systems – Quality Modules (i.e. SAP) – Prefered.

Responsibilities

Enhance Receiving Inspection capabilities and processes such as expanded measurement techniques and gages; inspection plans; work instructions; sampling plans; and organization / flow of material.
Lead the daily management of the receiving inspection process to ensure effective and timely inspection is completed of received product and returned products.
Provide technical guidance and training to the Quality Technicians who are responsible for incoming inspection.
Manage the necessary inspection tools and associated calibration requirements for ISO9001 requirements and inspection methodologies.
Champion the non-conforming material process to ensure effective investigation, containment and communication to drive timely resolution.
Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process for timely resolution of non-conforming material.
Understanding the requirements of SAP Receipt Routing, First Article Inspections, RMAs and the QN process for daily management and process improvements.
Comprehension of SAP Inventory protocol and processes for the assurance of material inventory from a quality process perspective.
Maintain and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Receiving Inspection and Non-conformance processes.
Participate in Global New Product Development as it relates to purchased components.
Drive quality improvement initiatives based on internal audits, customer complaints, warranty trends, and external findings.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for better quality outcomes.
Conduct and follow up on Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
Lead investigations and resolution of assembly and test cell issues in coordination with Quality Technicians, Engineering, and Operations.
Assist in maintaining ISO-certified quality management systems.
Provide guidance to Quality Technicians and other team members on quality tools and methodologies.
Comply with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies.
Comply with safety policies and requirements and actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.