Process Engineer

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0129194 Date Posted: 2026-05-11 Company: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Overview The Opportunity: Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Engineer in South Boston, VA., where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing operations and developing procedures to enhance efficiency across various departments, including HSE, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Inventory, and Test. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement Lean methodologies and lead Kaizen events. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, identifying and completing projects related to capital expenditure and cost‑out, all while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Responsibilities Monitor and evaluate the overall health of assigned areas, including production flow, operator movement, equipment, and area layout. Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies to enhance production area efficiency. Attend and lead Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work for assigned areas. Identify and complete projects related to capital expenditure (CAPEX) and cost‑out initiatives. Act as a liaison for cross‑functional team activities, including production, ITM, maintenance, quality, and procurement. Identify and solve problems with a balance of urgency and compliance with HSE and quality regulations. Perform assignments associated with various engineering activities, ensuring quality and schedule requirements are met. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience. Experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, and Lean methodologies. Proficiency in computer programs for engineering operations and analyses. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Effective communication skills and problem‑solving orientation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr