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The Opportunity

Are you ready to help build the future of manufacturing from the ground up? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in launching and scaling a new production facility.

This is a unique opportunity to influence every stage of manufacturing operations—from facility startup and equipment commissioning to process optimization and continuous improvement.

In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Product Engineering to establish world-class manufacturing processes that deliver exceptional safety, quality, productivity, and performance. Your expertise will help shape efficient workflows, drive operational excellence, and create scalable manufacturing systems that support long-term growth.

If you are a passionate problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys leading improvement initiatives, and wants to make a lasting impact on the success of a growing operation, this role offers the challenge and opportunity you've been looking for.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design, develop, and implement robust manufacturing processes that support safe, efficient, and scalable production.

• Lead equipment installation, validation, and commissioning activities to ensure manufacturing readiness.

• Drive factory startup initiatives, including production trials, pilot builds, and first-article manufacturing activities.

• Optimize production flow through line balancing, capacity planning, workflow analysis, and workstation design.

• Support quality management systems and lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles through Kaizen events, visual management, and productivity improvement projects.

• Partner with engineering and production teams to support new product introductions and improve manufacturability.

• Monitor and improve key operational metrics including FPY, OEE, labor efficiency, cycle time, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.

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

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within an industrial production environment.

• Experience in transformer manufacturing, electrical equipment, heavy assembly, metal fabrication, or similar industries is preferred.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation techniques.

• Experience with industrial engineering principles, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Familiarity with MES and ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience considered an advantage.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll contribute to innovations that enable a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future.

• We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can thrive.

• You'll benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, career development programs, and the chance to grow within a global technology and engineering leader.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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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 Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.