Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional

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Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional | Hefei, China

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About the Opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.

Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and improvements to existing ones.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of manufacturing data, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve production yield, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, design, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new products and technologies into manufacturing.
• Define and establish process parameters, control limits, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality and operational stability.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality assurance tools to monitor and maintain process performance.
• Lead root cause analysis of production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and materials to enhance production capabilities and competitiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing production process engineering within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully optimizing manufacturing processes, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in process simulation software, CAD/CAM tools, and statistical analysis software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems and robotics is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

We Offer

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working (subject to role)

About the Company

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome. Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.