Lead Process Engineer

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The opportunity Step into a role where process excellence meets real-world impact. 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. This is an opportunity to influence multiple functions, collaborate with thoughtful teams, and translate engineering principles into practical, high‑value outcomes. 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. From leading Kaizen events to supporting capital and cost‑out projects, this role offers the space to apply experience, mentor others, and make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you’ll make an impact Monitor production flow, equipment use, and area layout. Evaluate and improve operational efficiency using Lean tools. Attend and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events. Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work. Identify and deliver CAPEX and cost‑out initiatives. Act as a liaison across production, quality, maintenance, ITM, and procurement. Solve problems with urgency while maintaining HSE and quality compliance. Analyze data, prepare reports, and support engineering documentation. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 10+ years of relevant engineering experience. 5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role. Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process engineering. Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement. Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage. More about us Purpose‑driven work supporting a sustainable energy future. Inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation. Ongoing opportunities for growth, development, and career mobility within Hitachi Energy. 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. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process engineering.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production flow, equipment use, and area layout.
• Evaluate and improve operational efficiency using Lean tools.
• Attend and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events.
• Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work.
• Identify and deliver CAPEX and cost‑out initiatives.
• Act as a liaison across production, quality, maintenance, ITM, and procurement.
• Solve problems with urgency while maintaining HSE and quality compliance.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and support engineering documentation.

Benefits

• Purpose‑driven work supporting a sustainable energy future.
• Inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.
• Ongoing opportunities for growth, development, and career mobility within Hitachi Energy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees