Industrial Manufacturing Engineer - Capacitors & Filters

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we're not just building the grid of tomorrow - we're transforming how the world powers progress. As a key player in the global energy transition, we're seeking passionate professionals ready to shape the future of power systems. Whether you're a seasoned grid expert or a curious engineer from an adjacent field, this is your chance to join a collaborative team that thrives on solving complex challenges in transmission, distribution, and grid integration.

In this role, you'll work at the forefront of innovation, helping utilities and industries modernize their infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies like HVDC, FACTS, and digital substations. You'll be empowered to think creatively, act decisively, and make a measurable impact on energy reliability, sustainability, and resilience.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Supporting the Manufacturing Production Team to execute our S>>Q>D>I>C vision. Safety, above all, Quality
  is greater than delivery, which is more important than inventory and cost.
• Lead process optimization and equipment layout improvements to increase assembly, testing, and shipping
  efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, standard work, and tooling concepts, focusing on repeatability, cost
  reduction, and throughput.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing and testing bottlenecks, working cross-functionally with design
  engineering, Quality, and production teams.
• Monitor key production metrics (OEE, quality, cycle time) and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Support root cause analysis, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six
  Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Develop and maintain training materials and work instructions for technicians and operators.
• Drive process standardization across product lines to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Lead and participate in process improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• A Bachelor's Degree (preferably a Master's) in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related
  field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, industrial engineering, or production process
  optimization.
• Strong understanding of process flow, equipment layout design, work standardization, and manufacturing
  efficiency
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume, or engineered-to-order environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles; at least a green belt
  certification preferred
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.