Production Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Production Engineer to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes and support the production of power and energy solutions. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, with responsibilities spanning daily operations, root-cause analysis, and production transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ manufacturing/ electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with production metrics, process capability analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, cost, quality, and throughput.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues, quality concerns, and process interruptions.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, standard work instructions, and process specifications.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transfers.
• Investigate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or process enhancements.
• Monitor production KPIs and develop action plans to achieve operational targets.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multi-priority management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing optimization

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Design engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Production Engineer to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes and support the production of power and energy solutions. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, with responsibilities spanning daily operations, root-cause analysis, and production transfers.