Continuous Improvement Specialist

Are you passionate about driving change and unlocking potential through innovation? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Champion to energize our Mt. Pleasant, PA facility with fresh ideas and impactful strategies. This is your chance to be part of a global team that’s shaping the future of energy through operational excellence and a commitment to sustainability.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of transformation—empowering teams, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, love solving problems, and enjoy mentoring others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Champion Lean Six Sigma strategies across the site
• Facilitate improvement projects that enhance operational performance
• Mentor and coach teams to build CI capabilities
• Collaborate with leaders to align CI initiatives with business goals
• Track and report progress using KPIs and metrics
• Promote best practice sharing across teams and locations
• Lead change management efforts with a hands‑on approach
• Support training programs to build a strong CI community

• 2+ years in operations or production leadership or BS in Industrial Engineering
• Experience working in international teams and managing change
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• SAP experience is a plus
• Creative problem‑solver with a solution‑oriented mindset

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in powering good—through innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

We offer a supportive environment where continuous learning and career growth are part of the journey.

Join a global network of professionals committed to making a difference in the energy industry.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0116899

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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