The job in short
Production engineering.
Supply chain
Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-06
- Location as listed
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
- Role
- Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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 You'll 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 Bachelor's 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. You'll 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.
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