Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

10d • $126,714 - $131,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional positions are offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia. The role analyzes operations and develops procedures and processes for a Distribution and Power Transformers Focus Factory. It collaborates with the Focus Factory Manager and Focus Factory Integrated Transformer Management (ITML) to advance strategic business needs and transform the Value Stream using lean and engineering principles. The role pursues improvements to Focus Factory effectiveness and drives safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost measures.

Engineering work includes Value Stream Mapping, work instruction and Standard Work development, Process Control plans, capacity analysis, machine OEE, capital investments and CAPEX management, Kaizen implementation, Job Instruction Breakdown support, and development of drawings, proposals, and specifications. The position assists with oversight of work specifications, work instructions, Standard Work, Activity Based Risk assessments, and Process Control documents, including establishing formats and general instructions. It reviews and analyzes engineering data, documents, and reports; collaborates with Quality, Health and Safety, Design Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Operations, Training and Development, and ITM; and recommends revisions when engineering criteria need adjustment. It provides senior-level support to Process Engineers and Process Engineer technicians and participates in technical problem investigations and the development of procedures and corrective actions to prevent recurrence using Rapid Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Countermeasure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, and 5 years of experience working in the distribution transformers industry; alternatively, two additional years of distribution transformers industry experience in lieu of the degree and 5 years of experience as stated.
• 5 years of experience driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• 5 years of experience writing, editing, and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Risk Assessments.
• 5 years of experience performing or overseeing operator training based on technical documents.
• 5 years of experience working with computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• 5 years of experience creating 2D factory layouts and blueprints.
• 5 years of experience creating 3D models of parts and components for manufacturing use.
• 5 years of experience managing compliance with engineering and quality codes and standards, including IEEE.
• 5 years of experience leading structured Kaizen events.
• 5 years of experience writing technical justifications for acceptable payback periods for CAPEX projects.
• 5 years of experience defining technical specifications for transformer manufacturing equipment, including core cutters, winders, yoking tables, or drying equipment.
• 5 years of experience managing installation and commissioning of transformer manufacturing equipment, including core cutters, winders, yoking tables, drying equipment, or test equipment.
• 5 years of experience writing and communicating risk assessments or work permits related to contractor management.
• 5 years of experience collaborating with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) to ensure the safety of contracted work on site.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing compliance with at least one of the following engineering and quality codes and standards: ASME or IEEE.
• Experience may be acquired concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operations and develop procedures and processes for a Distribution and Power Transformers Focus Factory.
• Collaborate with the Focus Factory Manager and Focus Factory Integrated Transformer Management (ITML) to drive strategic business needs and Value Stream transformation using lean and engineering principles.
• Pursue initiatives to improve Focus Factory effectiveness and drive safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost measures.
• Perform engineering tasks including Value Stream Mapping, work instruction and Standard Work development, Process Control plan creation, capacity analysis, machine OEE, capital investments, CAPEX management, Kaizen implementation, Job Instruction Breakdown support, and development of drawings, proposals, and specifications.
• Assist with oversight of the development and maintenance of work specifications, work instructions, Standard Work, Activity Based Risk assessments, and Process Control documents, including establishing formats and general instructions.
• Review and analyze engineering data, documents, and reports.
• Consult and collaborate with Quality, Health and Safety, Design Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Operations, Training and Development, and ITM; ensure engineering criteria suit the proposed application and recommend revisions as needed.
• Provide senior-level support to Process Engineers and Process Engineer technicians in the Focus Factory.
• Participate in investigating technical problems and establishing procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrence through Rapid Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Countermeasure development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior