Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Alamo, TN to lead a skilled team focused on safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement. You will guide cross-functional initiatives that optimize assembly, testing, and shipping operations, while shaping a culture of innovation and talent development.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in process optimization, robust problem-solving, and delivering measurable manufacturing improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing technical professionals.
• Proven success driving process improvements and projects.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing optimization

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Ready to lead innovation where it matters most? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team in Alamo, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading a talented engineering team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will provide both technical and people leadership, guiding initiatives that enhance assembly, testing, and shipping operations. You'll collaborate across functions to solve complex challenges, implement smarter manufacturing solutions, and strengthen operational performance. From developing engineering talent to driving strategic projects, you'll play a key role in creating an environment where innovation thrives and teams succeed.

If you're passionate about leading people, optimizing manufacturing processes, and delivering meaningful results in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career with a global technology leader.

How you'll make an impact

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.

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

Your Background

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

Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience.

Previous experience leading teams and developing technical professionals.

Proven success driving process improvements and manufacturing engineering projects.

Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.

Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future through innovative technologies and solutions.

We invest in your growth with ongoing learning opportunities, leadership development, and global career paths.

Join an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and safety and integrity guide everything we do.

Location Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-10

Reference number R0143294

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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