Process Engineer - Global Standardization

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Process Engineering Specialist to analyze operations, optimize production flow, and drive standardization across cross-functional teams including HSE, Quality, Production, and Maintenance.

You will lead Kaizen efforts, develop work instructions, and identify CAPEX and cost-out opportunities while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with production or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze data using standard engineering and computer tools.
• Strong communication skills for working across departments.
• Ability to resolve routine technical problems using sound engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the overall health of GPG standard processes.
• Analyze and improve production flow, operator movement, and area layout.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and Standard Work.
• Identify and execute CAPEX and costout improvement projects.
• Collaborate across HSE, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Troubleshoot issues while balancing urgency with safety and quality requirements.
• Use software tools to conduct analyses, prepare reports, and support engineering activities.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

The opportunity

Step into a highimpact role where your expertise in process engineering helps shape how our teams operate, collaborate, and deliver. As a Process Engineering Specialist, you'll analyze operations, develop smart and efficient procedures, and partner closely with groups such as HSE, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Inventory, and Test. You'll play a critical role in advancing the successful rollout of Global Product Group (GPG) standard products and processes-enhancing flow, efficiency, and performance across the operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone energized by problemsolving, continuous improvement, and working handson with crossfunctional teams to make meaningful, measurable changes. You'll bring forward new ideas, champion standardization, and help create environments where safety, quality, and productivity thrive. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Monitor and assess the overall health of GPG standard processes.
• Analyze and improve production flow, operator movement, and area layout.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and Standard Work.
• Identify and execute CAPEX and costout improvement projects.
• Collaborate across HSE, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Troubleshoot issues while balancing urgency with safety and quality requirements.
• Use software tools to conduct analyses, prepare reports, and support engineering activities.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with production or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze data using standard engineering and computer tools.
• Strong communication skills for working across departments.
• Ability to resolve routine technical problems using sound engineering judgment.

More about us

• Join a global team focused on advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Grow your career with development programs, handson learning, and opportunities to take on new challenges.
• Experience a culture built on safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.