Design to Value Engineer (Distribution Transformers)

Hitachi Energy; Blumenau; Presencial; BRL 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hitachi Energy in Blumenau, Brazil is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Global Design to Value team. The role involves leading engineering and process improvements for transformers, conducting cost analyses, and facilitating workshops.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills in English. The position offers opportunities to drive innovation and work in a diverse team.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; higher education is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related areas.
• Strong English communication skills necessary.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead reverse engineering and benchmarking for DTR transformers.
• Drive DFMA initiatives through training and process recommendations.
• Perform detailed product and process cost analyses.
• Facilitate idea generation workshops and drive competitive product improvements.

Conhecimentos

Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Communication in English

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Opportunity

Joining the Global Design to Value (DtV) team gives you a unique opportunity to influence the portfolio of Distribution, Dry, and Traction transformers within the Hitachi Energy product family. You will contribute to a methodology that emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration and idea generation, driving product margin improvements. Leveraging your engineering and process expertise, you will lead and support analyses across the entire product value chain. Your responsibilities will include coordinating DtV activities in factories, facilitating idea‑generation workshops, and supporting implementation and knowledge sharing within the Global Product Group. This is your chance to work in a truly diverse and global environment, expand your knowledge of Design to Value practices, and play a key role in transforming the transformers business.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead reverse engineering and benchmarking activities within the Design to Value (DtV) deployment for DTR transformers. Organize and facilitate cross‑functional workshops and manage and continuously improve processes while coordinating activities across designated locations.
• Drive DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) initiatives by providing training on DFA and DFM concepts and conducting complex analyses to recommend improvements.
• Coordinate, audit, and drive competitive product improvement efforts in collaboration with local and global teams.
• Perform detailed product and process cost analyses with a strong understanding of cost drivers. Collect, analyze, and interpret product cost and technical data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Utilize all idea management tools within the DtV methodology to foster innovation and efficiency.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity – taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Higher formal education will be meriting. Trained/certified in Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product design, quality or related areas.
• Strong command of English, enabling effective communication in an international environment.
• Must be a team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Strong coaching skills to provide training and development for the organization.
• Working knowledge of new product introduction, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and design for assembly – principles of DFMA are highly desired.
• Demonstrated commitment to product and process improvement.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization. Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Willingness to travel.

More About Us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi Energy and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world‑class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.

• Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.