Engineering Manager, Transformer Manufacturing & Automation

Hitachi; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within transformer manufacturing, translating customer and regulatory requirements into safe, efficient processes. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure high-performing transformers are built with scalable technologies and standards.

You will drive automation, capital projects, and continuous improvement, guiding new product introductions and coaching engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 12–16 years of relevant engineering and manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience in transformer or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, and continuous improvement tools.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
• Standardize processes to improve quality, throughput, and manufacturability.
• Lead Lean, TOC, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across production.
• Drive automation, capex projects, and technology upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, CSA, DOE, and utility standards.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for process‑related issues.
• Support new product and process introductions from validation to full production.
• Coach and develop process engineers and technicians to build technical depth.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

TOC

Kaizen

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within transformer manufacturing, translating customer and regulatory requirements into safe, efficient processes. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure high-performing transformers are built with scalable technologies and standards.

You will drive automation, capital projects, and continuous improvement, guiding new product introductions and coaching engineers