Laboratory Manager, High-Voltage Testing & Process Improvement

Hitachi, Ltd.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi, Ltd. seeks a strong leader to run the MICAFIL laboratory in Zürich-Altstetten, directing a team of 15 FTE and serving as the HV testing contact. You will drive safe, high-quality testing and continuously improve production and processes.

You will ensure IEC/IEEE compliance, spearhead CIP projects with Process Engineering, and collaborate with planning, QA, logistics and other departments. Fluency in German and English is essential to lead cross-functional teams and maintain high

Qualifikationen

• Technical apprenticeship and qualifications (Bachelor / Master) in the field of Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in a similar leadership position (High-Voltage Testing/Insulation Technology/Power Engineering)
• Solid knowledge in high-voltage systems, generators, and automation systems
• Solid knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods
• Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision making combined with a strong focus on safety
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in German and English

Aufgaben

• Lead the laboratory team, including resource management and team development (15 FTE) and act as the point of contact for HV testing at Zürich-Altstetten MICAFIL
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (IEC/IEEE)
• Analyze & implement efficient production & business processes to increase safety, quality and productivity
• Ensure high output through reliable high-voltage testing procedures (AC, DC, impulse, partial discharge)
• Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with your team and our Process Engineering team
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality assurance, logistics, other production departments and relevant stakeholders for holistic process design and improvement
• Be responsible for optimal work and maintenance instructions and other relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Develop and monitor the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and report to operations manager
• As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teams

Safety focus

Project management

Ausbildung

Technical apprenticeship and qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor / Master)

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi, Ltd. seeks a strong leader to run the MICAFIL laboratory in Zürich-Altstetten, directing a team of 15 FTE and serving as the HV testing contact. You will drive safe, high-quality testing and continuously improve production and processes.

You will ensure IEC/IEEE compliance, spearhead CIP projects with Process Engineering, and collaborate with planning, QA, logistics and other departments. Fluency in German and English is essential to lead cross-functional teams and maintain high