Factory Business Process Owner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Quality Management professional. In this full-time role, you will drive process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong project management skills. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and facilitating change, join us to make a meaningful impact in operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing and process experience, or 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience in business, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%).
• Proven ability to lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Map, analyze, and improve current and future business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across factories and Hub functions.
• Lead and support projects, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met.
• Create and maintain standard work packages and user guides.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

.**Location:**South Boston, Virginia, United States of America**Job ID:**R0122220**Date Posted:**2026-03-13**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Quality Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**Join a team that’s shaping the future of operational excellence at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you’ll champion process innovation across the full value chain—from quotation through warranty—while partnering with teams across our South Boston, VA facility and the broader North America Transformer Hub. You’ll be the connector who transforms business needs into streamlined, intuitive processes that empower people to work smarter.You’ll influence everything from SAP optimization to cross‐functional project delivery, ensuring teams have the tools, clarity, and confidence to excel. Your work will directly advance our continuous‐improvement culture and support the evolution of digital workflows that scale globally.**Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.**If you’re motivated by solving complex problems, designing future‐state processes, and helping others thrive through change, this is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact.**How you’ll make an impact*** Map, analyze, and improve current and future business processes.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across factories and Hub functions.* Lead and support projects, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met.* Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system updates.* Prioritize business requirements and document proposed enhancements.* Troubleshoot operational issues and implement long‐term solutions.* Guide system maintenance and ensure data accuracy and user support.* Create and maintain standard work packages and user guides.**Your background*** Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of manufacturing and process experience (or 10+ years of related experience).* Experience in business, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.* Strong project management, communication, and relationship‐building skills.* Proven ability to lead through change with adaptability and collaborative mindset.* Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%).* Experience with value stream mapping and ERP systems (SAP preferred).* We empower our teams with learning, development, and long‐term career growth opportunities.* We embrace a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* We’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future and enabling every team member to make a meaningful contribution.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and 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 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.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.