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The Opportunity

As a Process Design Engineer, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role focuses on optimizing assembly methods, workflows, and equipment to improve productivity, reduce labor hours, and enhance workplace safety.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will apply technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and innovative problem-solving approaches to develop scalable manufacturing solutions that meet business objectives, customer requirements, and industry standards

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support the development, implementation, and validation of scalable, adaptable manufacturing processes aligned with business objectives, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure manufacturing processes meet production volume targets, customer expectations, and operational requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize workflows, plant layouts, work instructions, tooling, and equipment to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Assist in planning and executing process improvement initiatives, equipment installations, and production start-up activities while supporting adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineering and production teams, promoting standardization, best practices, and consistent process performance.
• Support the development and delivery of technical training programs to enhance team capability and operational effectiveness.
• Resolve process-related technical issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the evaluation, selection, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment, technologies, and production methods.
• Determine work phases, process requirements, and manufacturing approaches for new products and production processes.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and manufacturing data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and support decision-making.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing quality, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency.
• Participate in process audits, validation activities, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and industry standards.
• Support production activities by specifying materials, advising on equipment selection, and ensuring effective process execution.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and consistently follow personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, or production management.
• Strong understanding of process design, process optimization, and process validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement principles, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience using data analysis and KPI monitoring to support decision-making and drive process improvements.
• Ability to identify root causes of process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment evaluation, installation, and process start-up activities.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.