Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer – Lean Transformation

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional.

You will analyze operations, develop procedures for a Focus Factory (Distribution and Power Transformers), and collaborate with the Focus Factory Manager and ITML to drive strategic transformation using Lean and engineering principles. Responsibilities include Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Process Control plans, CAPEX management, Kaizen, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or foreign equivalent in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering with 5 years in distribution transformers.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience in SOPs, work instructions, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency with CAD software and 2D/3D factory layouts.
• Capex project familiarity and technical justifications.
• Compliance with IEEE or similar quality codes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operations and develop procedures for a Focus Factory.
• Collaborate with Focus Factory Manager to drive strategic needs.
• Improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost measures.
• Create Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and process control plans.
• Oversee CAPEX and project justification.
• Lead Kaizen events and support training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

CAPEX management

Standard Work

Continuous improvement

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional.

You will analyze operations, develop procedures for a Focus Factory (Distribution and Power Transformers), and collaborate with the Focus Factory Manager and ITML to drive strategic transformation using Lean and engineering principles. Responsibilities include Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Process Control plans, CAPEX management, Kaizen, and risk assessments.