Production Incharge Winding

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Vadodara seeks an experienced Winding Department In-Charge to lead winding operations for 220kV to 765kV HV transformers. You will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while mentoring a team of technicians, supervisors, and contract workers.

You must have a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 15+ years in transformer manufacturing with 7+ years in winding operations, and strong skills in reading drawings, Lean/5S/Kaizen, and SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years in transformer manufacturing with 7+ years in winding operations for EHV/UHV transformers.
• Strong knowledge of transformer winding techniques (Inter shield, interleaved disc, helical, layer coils).
• Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead fresh teams and manage conflict effectively.
• Proficiency in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead winding operations including coil winding, insulation, and coil assembly.
• Ensure timely production schedules with high-quality standards.
• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, winding sheets, and work instructions.
• Enforce strict compliance with EHS policies and promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure quality and drive corrective actions.
• Lead and develop winding technicians, supervisors, and contract workers.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and multi-skilling initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, downtime, rework, and first-pass yield.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Conflict management

Reading drawings

English fluency

Transformer winding tech

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0122017

Date Posted: 2026-04-06

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Join our high-voltage transformer manufacturing team at Hitachi Energy, Vadodara, where innovation meets precision. As the Winding Department In-Charge, you will lead operations for 220kV to 765kV and HVDC converter class transformers. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled team in a globally recognized organization. You’ll be empowered to shape processes, enhance safety and quality, and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage winding operations including coil winding, insulation, and coil assembly
• Ensure timely execution of production schedules while maintaining high-quality standards
• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, winding sheets, and work instructions
• Enforce strict compliance with EHS policies and promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments regularly
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality compliance and drive corrective actions
• Lead and develop a team of winding technicians, supervisors, and contract workers.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training programs and multi-skilling initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies
• Monitor and report KPIs such as productivity, downtime, rework, and first-pass yield
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in transformer manufacturing, with at least 7 years in winding operations for EHV/UHV transformers
• Strong knowledge of transformer winding techniques including Inter shield, interleaved disc, helical, and layer coils
• Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead fresh teams and manage conflict effectively.
• Proficiency in spoken english

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