Manufacturing CapEx Engineer – Automation & Growth

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital investment projects that improve capacity, quality, and safety. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to deliver modern manufacturing solutions that align with business goals and drive operational excellence. This role offers exposure to automation, vendor management, and continuous improvement in a global electrification leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience managing capital projects within manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Experience leading equipment installation, automation, controls, or manufacturing technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead CapEx projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Drive initiatives for Cost-Out, Design-to-Value, quality improvements, and capacity expansion.
• Define equipment and system requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage equipment procurement, vendor relationships, technical reviews, and project execution.
• Plan and support shutdown activities, ensuring smooth installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead FAT and SAT to validate performance and readiness.
• Drive governance through Tier meetings, action plans, and CAPEX portfolio reviews.
• Lead automation, controls, and digitalization initiatives across Hitachi Energy sites.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital investment projects that improve capacity, quality, and safety. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to deliver modern manufacturing solutions that align with business goals and drive operational excellence. This role offers exposure to automation, vendor management, and continuous improvement in a global electrification leader.