Production Incharge Winding

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara invites an experienced Winding Department In-Charge to lead operations for 220kV to 765kV and HVDC transformer classes.

You will manage coil winding, insulation, and assembly; drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement; lead a team of winding technicians and contract workers.

Requirements: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical; 15+ years in transformer manufacturing; 7+ years in winding operations for EHV/UHV; SAP; strong leadership; fluent English.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years in transformer manufacturing.
• 7+ years in winding operations for EHV/UHV transformers.
• Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead winding operations including coil winding, insulation, and coil assembly.
• Ensure timely production schedules with high quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, winding sheets, and work instructions.
• Enforce strict EHS compliance and promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to drive corrective actions.
• Lead and develop winding technicians, supervisors, and contract workers.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Monitor KPIs: productivity, downtime, rework, and first-pass yield.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

English proficiency

Team building

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Mech/Elect)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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