Lead Process Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

South Boston, Virginia, United States
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Monitor production flow and equipment use
Improve operational efficiency using lean tools
Lead kaizen and continuous improvement events
** Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes in South Boston, Virginia. The role requires significant engineering experience and leadership skills, focusing on Lean methodologies within a collaborative environment. **

Job Summary

  • As a Process Engineering Leader at Hitachi Energy, you will help shape how our operations perform every day—improving flow, boosting efficiency, and strengthening safety and quality across production environments.
  • You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and other partners to analyze operations, design better processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
  • This role offers the space to apply experience, mentor others, and make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting.

Matching Summary

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** Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes in South Boston, Virginia. The role requires significant engineering experience and leadership skills, focusing on Lean methodologies within a collaborative environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor production flow and equipment use
  • Improve operational efficiency using Lean tools
  • Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events
  • Create and update Work Instructions
  • Deliver CAPEX and cost-out initiatives
  • Solve problems with urgency
  • Ensure HSE and quality compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with thoughtful teams
  • Influence multiple functions
  • Make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role
  • Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage

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