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Senior Quality Specialist OQ

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Senior Quality Specialist OQ

Smithton, PA

Your Responsibilities

Develops and implements quality assurance strategies and plans to enhance production quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Establishes standards and specifications for manufacturing/assembly processes. Provides internal reporting on quality assurance activities, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders. Utilizes data-driven insights to drive/contribute decision-making and implement necessary process improvements. Manages and mentors the quality professionals under their responsibility. Conducts training programs and workshops to promote quality awareness to develop the skills of manufacturing personnel.

Customer Focus

Collaborates with manufacturing teams to address customer-specific quality requirements. Assist in analyzing customer feedbacks and identifying areas for improvement. Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality through manufacturing/assembly process improvements.

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Quality Management System

Participates in development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to mitigate process risks. Conducts process audits and inspections to verify compliance with process risk mitigation measures. Provides training and guidance to manufacturing personnel on process risk management practices and protocols.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Conducts comprehensive risk assessments for manufacturing/assembly processes to identify potential risks by performing activities like failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA). Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies to minimize process-related risks. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation measures. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of risk mitigation actions. Analyzes process risk data and metrics to provide insights for process improvement initiatives. Establishes efficient change management processes for product features, processes, suppliers, materials, or design modifications. Ensures continuous review and updating of process and product/system risks through analysis of internal and external non-conformities, change requests, and process enhancements. Ensures comprehensive updates to the PFMEA, encompassing all identified risks across the product/process lifecycle while adhering to established rules for minimizing and tracking RPN values.

Quality Control

Implements quality control measures and procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards. Conducts inspections and audits of manufacturing processes, to verify compliance with quality requirements. Analyzes and interprets quality data, including measurements, test results, and statistical analysis, to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of quality control measures and make recommendations for process improvements.

Process Performance

Analyzes process performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for enhanced process performance. Participates in process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma projects. Maintain process performance documentation and support implementation of statistical process control techniques. Provides training and guidance on process performance monitoring and improvement to manufacturing personnel.

Non-Conformance Management

Conducts root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to identify and resolve quality issues in manufacturing and assembly processes. Utilize techniques such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and statistical analysis to determine the underlying causes of quality problems.

Your Background

We are looking for talented professionals to be based in Mount Pleasant PA, with diverse backgrounds. Our ideal candidate is as follows:

Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

A collaborative, solutions and customer-oriented individual with strong communication skills, ability to influence others (both in hierarchical and functional roles).

Able to address promptly and effectively quality issues in order to eliminate or reduce their impact, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Certification or experience in problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

Bachelors and 5+ years of experience in Business Operations and quality processes.

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Client-provided location(s): Mt Pleasant, PA 15666, USA
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-126628
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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