Mechanical Design Platform Manager 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Posted:
9/24/2025, 7:04:49 AM

Location(s):
Łódź Voivodeship, Poland ⋅ Monselice, Veneto, Italy ⋅ Veneto, Italy ⋅ Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain ⋅ Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ⋅ Raleigh, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Zurich, Switzerland ⋅ Andalusia, Spain

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0100796

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 
 

The Mechanical Design Platform Manager will lead a team of Mechanical Developers to ensure the execution of the backlog according to priorities. The manager will drive design platform process improvements, maintain burnup dashboards, and track agreed programming KPIs. This role requires strong leadership, coordination with R&D, and support for users on technical questions.
 

How you’ll make an impact

  • Lead the team of Mechanical Developers and ensure backlog execution according to priorities

  • Drive continuous improvements in the design platform process

  • Maintain burnup dashboards and monitor programming KPIs

  • Provide effort estimations during the prioritization process

  • Coordinate with R&D to ensure clear understanding of Technical Specifications (TS)

  • Address users' tickets and escalate issues when necessary

  • Support users on technical questions and provide guidance
     

Your background 

  • Proven experience in mechanical design and development

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and maintain KPIs

  • Experience in effort estimation and backlog execution

  • Familiarity with technical specifications and R&D collaboration

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology