Production Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Vadodara, Gujarat, invites a Production Engineer to oversee the manufacturing of high-voltage switchgear. You will manage the production line from start to dispatch, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching both blue-collar and white-collar teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a Diploma with extensive manufacturing experience, knowledge of SAP PP/MM, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / mechanical / electrical with 5-6 years' experience or Diploma with 8-10 years in manufacturing.
• Production supervision experience (switchgear preferred).
• Working knowledge of SAP PP & MM.
• Strong attitude to quality and subordinates management.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HSE and quality standards on the production line.
• Ensure in-process quality checks and skill certification of blue-collar staff.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and monitor performance.
• Drive operational efficiency and productivity across manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end production from manufacturing to packing and dispatch.

Skills

Production supervision

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / mechanical / electrical

Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical

Tools

SAP PP/MM

Job description

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0119910

Date Posted: 2026-02-18

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient production of high-voltage switchgear and related components . Your responsibilities will span from the initial stages of production to final dispatch. How you’ll make an impact Maintain HSE and Quality standard in production line. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Ensure in process quality checks and skill certification of blue-collar employees. Setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating to the employees (blue collar/white collar/contract) Blue collar management for optimum qualitative output. Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across our manufacturing processes. Handling ISO audits and all internal audits. Ownership of equipment and facilities within line and recommend technical facility improvements as necessary. Ensure execution of volume, conforming product quality, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines on daily/weekly/monthly basis. Identify deficiencies in production area, propose improvement activities (JDI, Kaizens, A3, 6Sigma), and oversees implementation and deployment of actions to improve production performance. Coach, guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect subordinates within QC, HR policies, Product knowledge, Continuous improvement tools etc. Participate in Technology Transfer of new products for Production and participate in all the Greenfield/Brownfield projects for new facility development, expansion, or incorporation in existing line. Leading the Lean Light House deployment with factory operations team. Coordination with cross functional team for timely resolution of any issues as well as implement the best practices. Involves overseeing the entire production process, from the initial manufacturing steps to final packing and dispatch. You’ll collaborate closely with various teams to ensure seamless coordination, quality control, and timely delivery of our products. By managing this end-to-end process, you’ll contribute to our overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

Your background Bachelor's degree in engineering / mechanical/electrical with 5-6 years' experience / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 8-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required. Production Supervision experience (Switchgear will be preferable). Working knowledge on SAP (PP & MM). Should be able to handle the subordinates efficiently with care. Should have high attitude for quality. Experienced professional in Continuous Improvement. (Greenbelt in Lean Sis Sigma is an advantage). Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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