Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Jefferson City, Missouri invites a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes on the production floor. You will act as the process expert for an assigned area, driving safety, quality, productivity and operational excellence.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead continuous improvement initiatives, support equipment integration and product launches, and develop production standards to sustain a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Knowledge of process control, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Kaizen, and root cause problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on process engineering support to maintain safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the technical expert for an assigned production area and support continuous process improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and improve production standards and business improvement plans.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost improvement initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support equipment integration, commissioning, optimization, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful product launches.
• Analyze KPIs, process data, and time studies to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational performance.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Capital equipment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job ID: R0123491

Date Posted: 2026-10-09

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: Ready to help shape the future of sustainable energy? Join Hitachi Energy's Jefferson City Factory as a Process Engineer and play a key role in optimizing the manufacturing processes that power tomorrow's energy solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll serve as the process expert for an assigned manufacturing area, spending significant time on the production floor where you can make a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement best practices, and use data-driven insights to enhance manufacturing performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a problem solver who enjoys working closely with operations, leading process improvements, and influencing positive change. From supporting new equipment integration and product introductions to developing production standards and driving efficiency gains, you'll help create a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and advancing sustainable energy technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide hands-on process engineering support to maintain safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the technical expert for an assigned production area and support continuous process improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and improve production standards and business improvement plans.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost improvement initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support equipment integration, commissioning, optimization, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful product launches.
• Analyze KPIs, process data, and time studies to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational performance.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Knowledge of process control, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Kaizen, and root cause problem-solving.
• Familiarity with capital equipment implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are on a mission to inspire the next era of sustainable energy and build a more sustainable, secure, resilient, and affordable energy future. We invest in our people through meaningful career development opportunities, ongoing learning, and global collaboration. Join a team where innovation, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement are valued and where your contributions can make a lasting impact worldwide.

At Hitachi Energy, we are on a mission to inspire the next era of sustainable energy and build a more sustainable, secure, resilient, and affordable energy future. We invest in our people through meaningful career development opportunities, ongoing learning, and global collaboration. Join a team where innovation, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement are valued and where your contributions can make a lasting impact worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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