Hitachi Energy
Website:
hitachienergy.com
Job details:
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Production Engineer specializing in Mechanical disciplines to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure the efficient and high-quality production of Hitachi products. This role focuses on improving production lines, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and layouts for mechanical components and assemblies to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Conduct root cause analysis for production line mechanical failures, deviations, and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products, providing DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback and participating in new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement initiatives within the mechanical production environment.
- Manage and oversee the selection, installation, and commissioning of new mechanical production equipment and machinery.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, quality, and cost, generating reports and proposing improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards (e.g., ISO), and environmental guidelines in mechanical production operations.
- Provide technical support and training to production operators and technicians on mechanical processes and equipment.
- Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams to evaluate and qualify suppliers of mechanical parts and components.
- You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a production engineering or manufacturing engineering role, preferably within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, welding, stamping, injection molding).
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for design review and process planning.
- Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry safety standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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