Production Engineer

Location:

Raleigh North Carolina United States

Job ID:

R0147609

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a Production Engineer you will play a key role in driving operational excellence improving manufacturing processes and supporting the production of innovative power and energy solutions. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety quality productivity and efficiency while helping deliver products that power communities around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

We have multiple locations and opportunities for these roles.

How Youll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Engineering Design engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 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 continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production metrics process capability analysis and root cause investigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical equipment transformer manufacturing power systems energy industrial automation or heavy manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with PFMEA Control Plans SPC and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of automation robotics PLCs or industrial controls.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.

What We Offer

At Hitachi Energy we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation safety and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. Youll have opportunities to work on meaningful projects develop your technical expertise and contribute to technologies that enable the energy transition.

Are you ready to help power a more sustainable future Apply today and join Hitachi Energy.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including females minorities protected veterans and individuals

with disabilities.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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As part of our recruitment process Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools including Al-supported solutions to assist with activities such as application screening job matching and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice.

Required Experience:

IC