Manufacturing Process Engineer Technician

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, VA is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for the Manufacturing Production Process Engineering group. You will design, develop, and implement production processes to enable efficient mass production and improve equipment layouts, tooling, and procedures.

You will conduct testing, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with lean principles and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or process engineering environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, and production operations.
• Ability to analyze data, monitor KPIs, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and quality systems.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of efficient, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Review and improve work instructions, tools, and equipment to enhance productivity and quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to production teams.
• Deliver technical training and guidance to strengthen operational capabilities.
• Monitor production performance, quality metrics, and KPIs.
• Analyze process data, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to reduce waste.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture, including proper PPE use.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, VA is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for the Manufacturing Production Process Engineering group. You will design, develop, and implement production processes to enable efficient mass production and improve equipment layouts, tooling, and procedures.

You will conduct testing, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with lean principles and strong safety culture.