Engineering Manager - Transformers Factory

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Córdoba; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced working hours on Fridays

Competitive holiday plan

Life insurance

Annual incentive plan

Global learning and development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Transformer's Engineering Manager in Córdoba to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering transformer designs and quotations on time while driving performance and continuous improvement.

You will guide engineering governance, budgeting, and resource planning, enabling strategic growth and digital transformation across the function in a global manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Engineering team to deliver high-quality transformer order designs and quotations.
• Drive governance, resource planning and capacity management to support growth and operations.
• Oversee engineering budgets and resource allocation with alignment to strategic priorities.
• Champion engineering processes, tools and digital transformation for productivity and execution excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Embed HSE, Design for Safety and Design Sustainability principles into engineering activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

KPI deployment

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering

Master's degree in engineering management or MBA (plus)

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. As Transformers Engineering Manager, you will lead the Engineering function within our Córdoba Transformers factory, ensuring the successful delivery of customer orders and tendering support while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This is a key leadership role where you will guide a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical and control engineers, enabling high-quality and timely engineering execution. You will play a critical role in developing organizational capabilities, optimizing engineering performance, supporting strategic initiatives and contributing to the transformation of the business through digitalization, standardization and Design-to-Value methodologies.

If you are passionate about leadership, engineering excellence and building high-performing teams in a global manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Ensure the timely and high-quality execution of transformer order designs and quotation activities while fulfilling customer requirements, quality and cost objectives.
• Drive Engineering governance, resource planning and capacity management to ensure effective support for business growth and operational demands.
• Manage Engineering performance through KPIs, productivity initiatives and continuous improvement actions that enhance quality, efficiency and standardization.
• Oversee Engineering budgets and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational targets.
• Champion the deployment of Engineering processes, design tools and digital transformation initiatives that improve productivity and execution excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales and customers to ensure alignment, stakeholder satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Promote compliance, safety and sustainability by embedding HSE, Design for Safety and Design Sustainability principles into Engineering activities.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline; a master's degree in engineering management or business administration is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Engineering operations, manufacturing engineering or order execution, preferably within the power, energy or industrial sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary Engineering teams and driving organizational development.
• Strong track record in performance management, cost control, KPI deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with customers.

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.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Reduced working hours on Fridays and summer schedule
• Competitive holiday plan
• Life insurance
• Annual incentive plan
• Global learning and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and psychological support for employees and their families

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.