Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Process & Safety

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Alamo, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in assembly, testing, and shipping operations.

You will guide strategic projects, drive smarter manufacturing solutions, and collaborate across functions to boost performance while developing engineering talent in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams and driving process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Design and implement efficient production processes and workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Champion a safety-first culture through risk identification and corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing quality through root cause analysis and process control enhancements.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and material flow to maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a technical leader for process optimization, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Alamo, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in assembly, testing, and shipping operations.

You will guide strategic projects, drive smarter manufacturing solutions, and collaborate across functions to boost performance while developing engineering talent in a fast-paced environment.