Global Process Standardization Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, Virginia, is seeking a Process Engineering Specialist to optimize production flows and implement standard work across the site's operations.

You will analyze processes, lead Kaizen events, and collaborate with HSE, Quality, Production, and Procurement to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with lean methods, and the ability to use standard engineering tools to analyze data and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with production or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze data using standard engineering and computer tools.
• Strong communication skills for working across departments.
• Ability to resolve routine technical problems using sound engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the overall health of GPG standard processes.
• Analyze and improve production flow, operator movement, and area layout.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and Standard Work.
• Identify and execute CAPEX and cost-out improvement projects.
• Collaborate across HSE, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Troubleshoot issues while balancing urgency with safety and quality requirements.
• Use software tools to conduct analyses, prepare reports, and support engineering activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean methodologies

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, Virginia, is seeking a Process Engineering Specialist to optimize production flows and implement standard work across the site's operations.

You will analyze processes, lead Kaizen events, and collaborate with HSE, Quality, Production, and Procurement to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with lean methods, and the ability to use standard engineering tools to analyze data and