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Hitachi Energy · 1 day ago

R&D Quality Assurance Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies. In this role, you’ll lead quality assurance across the software development life cycle for products used by utilities and energy leaders, defining QA vision and implementing quality improvement plans to ensure high standards in software delivery.

EnergyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set the QA strategy and annual quality improvement plans across the SDLC

Define and track quality KPIs; report concise progress updates to leadership

Lead audits and reviews for compliance and effectiveness; drive follow‑up actions

Resolve escalated customer issues and lead root cause analyses to closure

Approve test strategies and plans; ensure comprehensive, risk‑based coverage

Validate data behind KPIs; correct inconsistencies and strengthen governance

Evaluate and improve SDLC tools and configurations; introduce fit‑for‑purpose solutions

Explore AI and industry trends to enhance quality assessment and efficiency

Foster a learning culture through structured lessons‑learned and continuous improvement

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Qualification

Quality AssuranceSoftware Development Life CycleQuality KPIsRoot Cause AnalysisAgile MethodologiesProcess DefinitionISO StandardsCloud DeploymentAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementQuality CertificationsEffective CommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years of software Quality Assurance experience

5+ years in process definition for developing and delivering software

Proven track record setting and monitoring quality KPIs for complex software

Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience conducting RCAs and preventive actions

Deep experience with QA across all SDLC stages; proactive issue identification and resolution

Effective communicator and people leader for cross‑functional, globally distributed teams

Familiar with audits to standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 12207; process rollout experience

Knowledge of waterfall, agile, and hybrid lifecycles; cloud and on‑prem deployment practices; contemporary QA tools and processes

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Preferred

Quality certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)

Benefits

Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)

Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

Work‑Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on‑demand learning platforms.