Manufacturing Process Optimization Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing processes across production lines.

You will mentor a team of process engineers, oversee design and implementation of new processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma.

Collaborating with R&D, production, QA, and maintenance, you will establish KPIs, manage budgets, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and communicate results to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience; Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with process simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Japanese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Analyze existing production processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Develop strategies for process optimization using lean, Six Sigma, and automation.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for process efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, QA, and maintenance for seamless process changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Generate reports and presentations on process performance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI development

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing processes across production lines.

You will mentor a team of process engineers, oversee design and implementation of new processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma.

Collaborating with R&D, production, QA, and maintenance, you will establish KPIs, manage budgets, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and communicate results to leadership.