Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Specialist 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
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Job summary
Hitachi Energy Ltd. sucht eine qualifizierte Fachkraft im Qualitätsmanagement mit Schwerpunkt Instandhaltung und Produktion. Sie tragen zur Optimierung von Fertigungsprozessen und zur Automatisierung bei und erstellen Fertigungsanweisungen sowie Prozessbeschreibungen.
Sie verfügen über eine abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung, mehrjährige Instandhaltungserfahrung und Kenntnisse in Lean Management. Sehr gute Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse runden das Profil ab.
Qualifications
- Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung mit mehrjähriger Erfahrung.
- Berufserfahrung in der Instandhaltung von Anlagen und handwerkliches Geschick.
- Elektrotechnische Weiterbildung von Vorteil.
- Gute Kenntnisse technischer Verfahrensabläufe in der Produktion.
- Gute Grundlagen im Projektmanagement.
- Erfahrung mit Lesen von technischen Zeichnungen und BOMs.
- Lean Management Methoden (5S, Kanban, Kaizen) angewendet.
- Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse; gute Englischkenntnisse.
Responsibilities
- Kontinuierliche Verbesserung aller Produktionsbereiche und Fertigungsprozesse.
- Evaluieren neuer Automatisierungsmöglichkeiten und Fertigungskonzepte.
- Erstellen von Fertigungsanweisungen und Prozessbeschreibungen.
- Projektleitung bei Investitionsvorhaben.
- Wartungskonzepte erstellen und Wartung an Maschinen durchführen.
- Koordination externer Servicetechniker und Monteure.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Location: Klingnau, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID: R0148161
Date Posted: 2026-11-10
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category): Quality Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Über die Position Durch den stetigen Ausbau unserer Kompetenzen im Bereich der Kunststoffverarbeitung als auch durch die ständige Verbesserung unserer Geschäftsprozesse offerieren wir unseren Kunden seit über 100 Jahren innovative, zu-verlässige, individuelle und sichere Lösungen für ihre Anliegen in den Segmenten Stromerzeugung/-verteilung, Railway, Raumfahrt, Service und Industrie. Wir sichern unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit durch die termingerechte und qualitativ einwandfreie Lieferung der Komponenten, sowie durch die Automatisierung und Optimierung unserer Fertigungslinien, um damit noch schneller und flexibler auf weltweite Markt- und Kundenanforderungen eingehen zu können. Möchtest auch du Teil unseres agilen Teams werden und die komplette Wertschöpfungskette von der Kundenanfrage, über Fertigung bis hin zur Auslieferung direkt mitgestalten und miterleben können? Dann freuen wir uns bereits jetzt auf deine Bewerbung!
- Kontinuierliche Verbesserung aller Produktionsbereiche und Fertigungsprozesse, Digitalisierung vorantreiben
- Evaluieren und Erarbeiten neuer Automatisierungsmöglichkeiten, Bearbeitungskonzepten und Fertigungsmöglichkeiten
- Stetiges Optimieren und Weiterentwickeln der Fertigungsprozesse und Abläufe gemeinsam mit allen
- Erstellen von Fertigungsanweisungen und Prozessbeschreibungen
- Projektleitung für die Erarbeitung und Umsetzung von Investitionsvorhaben
- Wartungskonzepte erstellen und Durchführen von Wartung und Unterhalt an allen Maschinen und Infrastruktur
- Betreuung externer Servicetechniker und Monteuren für anfallende Servicearbeiten
- Abgeschlossene Technische Ausbildung mit mehrjähriger Erfahrung, HF/FH von Vorteil
- Berufserfahrung in der Instandhaltung von Anlagen, handwerkliches Geschick
- Elektrotechnische Weiterbildung von Vorteil
- Gute Kenntnisse von technischen Verfahrensabläufen und Prozessen in der Produktion
- Gute Grundlagen im Projektmanagement
- Erfahrung mit Solidworks/ Solidcam
- Sehr gutes Verständnis im Lesen von technischen Zeichnungen sowie Stücklisten
- Routine in der Umsetzung und Implementierung von Lean Management Methoden (z.b.: 5S, Kanban, Va-lue Stream Mapping, Kaizen etc.)
- Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, gute Englischkenntnisse
The opportunity Through the continuous expansion of our expertise in plastics processing, as well as the ongoing improvement of our business processes, we have been providing our customers with innovative, reliable, customized, and safe solutions for more than 100 years in the fields of power generation and distribution, railway, aerospace, service, and industry. We maintain our competitiveness through the on-time delivery of components of consistently high quality, as well as through the automation and optimization of our production lines. This enables us to respond even more quickly and flexibly to global market developments and customer requirements. Would you also like to become part of our agile team and actively contribute to and experience the entire value chain firsthand, from customer inquiry and manufacturing all the way through to final delivery? If so, we are already looking forward to receiving your application!
- Continuously improving all production areas and processes while driving digitalization initiatives
- Evaluating and developing new automation opportunities, machining concepts, and manufacturing solutions
- Creating manufacturing instructions and process documentation
- Leading projects for the development and implementation of investment initiatives
- Developing maintenance concepts and performing maintenance and servicing on all machinery and infra-structure
- Coordinating and supporting external service technicians and contractors in annual service and maintenance activities
- Completed technical training with several years of professional experience; a Higher Technical College (HF) or University of Applied Sciences (FH) degree is an advantage
- Professional experience in equipment maintenance and strong practical hands‑on skills
- Further education in electrical engineering is an advantage
- Solid understanding of technical production processes and manufacturing workflows
- Good foundation in project management
- Experience with SolidWorks and SolidCAM
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Proven experience in implementing and applying Lean Management methods (e.g. 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen)
- Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, and good English skills
More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
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