Manufacturing Engineer

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead strategic capital investment projects that enhance capacity, quality, productivity, and safety.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance teams, and external partners to deploy modern manufacturing solutions and drive a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead CapEx projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Drive Cost-Out, DtV, quality improvements, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Define equipment and system requirements with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Manage equipment procurement, vendor relationships, technical reviews, and project execution activities.
• Plan shutdowns and support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead FAT and SAT to validate performance and readiness.
• Drive project governance through Tier meetings, action plans, STECO reviews, and 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

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0144666

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing through innovative investments, advanced technologies, and high-impact projects? Join Hitachi Energy as a Manufacturing Engineer and play a key role in driving factory growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will lead the definition, planning, and execution of strategic capital investment projects that improve capacity, quality, productivity, and safety. Working across multiple functions, you will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and external partners to deliver modern manufacturing solutions that support our business objectives. You’ll have the opportunity to influence factory performance, introduce new technologies, and contribute to a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated project leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving results, and making a lasting impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead CapEx projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.


• Drive initiatives supporting Cost-Out, Design-to-Value (DtV), quality improvements, and capacity expansion.


• Define equipment and system requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.


• Manage equipment procurement, vendor relationships, technical reviews, and project execution activities.


• Plan and support shutdown activities, ensuring successful installation and commissioning of new equipment.


• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate performance and operational readiness.


• Drive project governance through Tier meetings, action plans, STECO reviews, and regular CapEx portfolio reviews.


• Lead automation, controls, and digitalization initiatives while identifying best practices across Hitachi Energy manufacturing sites.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• 2+ years of experience managing capital projects within a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment.


• Experience leading equipment installation, automation, controls, or manufacturing technology projects.


• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

More about us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future while fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace.


• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects, continuous learning, and global career pathways.


• Work alongside passionate colleagues who value innovation, safety, integrity, and delivering meaningful impact for customers and communities worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.