Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable energy is seeking a Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee engineering processes, implement improvements, and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement, requiring strong leadership and project management skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in process management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in engineering process management.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engineering processes for high-quality output.
• Lead Kaizen workshops for process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree or certifications in project management

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager

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The Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the End-to- End engineering process within the Business Unit (BU) from creating a tender to support the marketing quotation activity to providing Bills of Materials to manufacturing/factory by using Lean methodologies and Digital Transformation to support standardization, improve speed and quality to customers/marketing and internally to Opex/Procurement support framework for Design anywhere Manufacture anywhere, Improve optimization etc. This role focuses on ensuring process efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives. Additionally, the role emphasizes value stream process improvements, reduction of manual processes, and developing requirements for platform and tool teams to enhance the speed and quality of tools. Functionally Lead a team to coordinate the common activity and ensure best practices across BU and remove bottle necks to successfully implement the End-to-End Process that expedites the scale up strategy and to complete Engineering design with better quality and faster delivery.

The position may require 25-50% travelat least in the first 1-2 Years.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Management:

Develop, implement, and manage engineering processes to ensure high-quality output and efficiency.

Value Stream Process Improvements:

Lead Kaizen and Workshops to Identify and implement value stream improvements to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Sales , Operations, SCM etc to ensure alignment and integration of value stream improvements.

Reduction of Manual Processes:

Analyze current processes to identify areas with high manual intervention and develop strategies to automate these processes.

Implement digital tools and technologies to reduce manual tasks and improve process accuracy and speed.

Drive the above implementation in cooperation with the BU IT function – and stressing the concept of “Business Led and IT Supported”

Develop Requirements for Platform and Tool Teams:

Collaborate with platform and tool teams to define requirements that enhance the speed and quality of tools.

Ensure that tools and platforms are aligned with business needs and support the overall strategy.

Lead a multinational team to coordinate the common activity and ensure best practices.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions for process optimization.

Develop and share best practices across the engineering communities.

Project Management:

Implement clear stages and decision points in the Engineering processes, as well as change management practices

Cross functional Engagement:

Work with cross functional teams to identify a common strategy for interfaces and process that are common across the product lines such as SAP.

Qualifications:

Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
o Advanced degree or certifications in project management is a plus.

Experience:
o Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in engineering process management or a related field.
o Proven experience in managing complex projects, leading initiatives and managing multinational
teams.
o Ability to run project STECO meetings and lead strategic action plans.
• Skills:
o Strong leadership and team management skills.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
o Proficiency in agile methodologies and project management tools.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-05-12

Reference number R0087809

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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