Ingénieur en Optimisation Industrielle et Manufacturière / Industrial and Manufacturing Optimiz[...]

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance paid by company

Pension plan

OIQ cost reimbursement

Bonus system

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Cafeteria

EV charging stations

Accessible by bus

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Varennes, Canada, seeks a seasoned manufacturing/industrial engineer to optimize processes and lead continuous improvement projects.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce losses, stabilize operations, and drive KPI-based gains across teams including subcontractors and unionized staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical/industrial engineering, OIQ registration, and 7–15 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Member of OIQ (professional certification).
• 7 to 15 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma expertise with practical application.
• Familiarity with industrial installations and safety standards.
• Fluent in French and English; strong PM and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Stakeholder coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
• Write technical quotations and manage KPI-focused initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Team mobilization

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automated production or industrial engineering

OIQ member

Job description

More About Us

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The Opportunity

Within the business of the Hitachi Energy Transformers group, you will optimize manufacturing processes that support the reliability, safety and performance of the power grid. On a daily basis, you will use production data to justify and prioritise projects, assess risks and sustainability of action lines, then deploy continuous improvement methodologies to reduce losses and increase efficiency. You will stabilize operations through work standardization, structure KPIs to drive gains, write technical quotes and manage optimization projects involving internal and external teams (including unionized employees). By fostering technology intelligence and a safe working environment, you will contribute to sustainable quality and productivity gains- key levers for the modernization and sustainability of the energy fleet. This function will allow you to deepen your Lean Six Sigma practices, collaborate with key players in the manufacturing of energy equipment, and accelerate the integration of digitalization practices and Industry 4.0 in production, while seeing the concrete impact of your actions on operational and customer results.

Your Impact

Use production data to guide projects and increase productivity.

Assess project risks and recommend continuation or adjustment based on viability.

Improve and stabilize production processes for sustainable gains in operational performance.

Deploy continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma) to increase efficiency and reduce losses.

Diagnose the causes of variability, propose sustainable solutions and coordinate their implementation with stakeholders.

Contribute to the standardisation of work to ensure the quality, safety and repeatability of operations.

Drafting technical quotations and managing optimisation projects by coordinating the teams (subcontractors, suppliers, unionized employees).

Implement, monitor and develop process and productivity performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Profile

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automated production or industrial engineering.

Member of OIQ.

7 to 15 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial engineering.

Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and their practical use; Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification (minimum).

Familiarity with mechanical industrial installations (platforms, presses, lifting equipment).

Fluent in French and English; project management, problem solving and team mobilization skills.

The applicant must already hold a work permit to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

More about us

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals in the energy sector while developing your skills in continuous improvement and digitization of production.

Opportunities to contribute to innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.

A collaborative environment with professionals in the energy industry.

Access to learning platforms and career development programs.

Attractive health and retirement benefits.

Paid leave and flexible working arrangements.

This position also offers:

Group insurance paid 100% by the company.

Pension plan.

Reimbursement of OIQ costs.

Bonus system.

Employee assistance program.

Discounts exclusive to employees.

Cafeteria.

Charging stations for electric cars.

Accessibility by bus.

Safe, clean and noise-free work environment.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.