Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0123472

Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and making a real impact? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Improvement Engineer and help shape the future of manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this off-shift role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality results.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow your career in a global organization that values your ideas, supports your development, and celebrates your success. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Monitor and evaluate production flow, operator movement, and equipment layout.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and Standard Work documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and procurement.
• Identify and execute CAPEX and cost-out projects.
• Solve problems with urgency while ensuring HSE and quality compliance.
• Use engineering tools and software to analyze data and prepare reports.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in engineering software and data analysis tools.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we empower our people to grow through meaningful work and global opportunities.
• We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Join a team that’s committed to sustainability and shaping the energy future.

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