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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0111381

Date Posted:

2025-11-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead innovation in manufacturing? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a forward-thinking leader to drive the optimization of our production processes, methods, and equipment. This is your chance to shape the future of manufacturing by collaborating closely with production management and cross-functional teams to elevate efficiency, quality, and safety.

You’ll be at the forefront of developing new processes, evaluating cutting-edge technologies, and influencing strategic decisions that impact global operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is the role for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Lead the design and approval of production processes to meet project targets.
  • Define cost-effective production sequences that maximize quality.
  • Develop investment budgets for new products and process innovations.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to evaluate and select optimal suppliers.
  • Partner with R&D to optimize technical standards and design rules.
  • Champion health and safety across all production initiatives.
  • Build and develop a high-performing team with HR support.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and engineering.
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience.
  • 2+ years of project management experience.
  • Strong communication skills, both technical and interpersonal.
  • Preferred: Experience in transformer manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma certification.

More About Us

  • At Hitachi Energy, we empower our people to grow through global collaboration and innovation.
  • We offer a supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.
  • Join a company committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and shaping the energy future.

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Hitachi lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Hitachi is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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