PT Process Engineering Manager

Step into a high‑impact leadership role where you’ll shape the future of production excellence. As our Production Process Optimization Lead, you will guide a team dedicated to improving assembly methods, advancing process performance, and enhancing equipment utilization across our Production organization. In this role, you will partner closely with Production Management, R&D, Supply Chain, and global teams to drive innovation, elevate operational standards, and support the successful launch of new products and technologies.

You will influence strategic decisions, refine processes that support world‑class manufacturing, and champion initiatives that strengthen quality, cost‑efficiency, and safety. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise shapes real outcomes, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.

• Lead the development and optimization of production processes to meet project and business targets.
• Approve and validate designs for internal and externally developed processes.
• Define production costs and sequence workflows to maximize quality while minimizing cost.
• Develop investment budgets for new product and process initiatives.
• Support supplier evaluation with Supply Chain partners to assess technology and capacity.
• Collaborate with R&D and global teams to strengthen technical standards and integrate new process technologies.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all production development activities.
• Build, guide, and develop a high‑performing team in alignment with HR policies.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical communication.
• Preferred:
  Experience in transformer manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Practitioner certification, and strong project/organizational skills.

• We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• At Hitachi Energy, you’ll join a global community that fosters learning, growth, and career development.
• You will have opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that impacts industries and communities worldwide.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Management

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0115085

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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