<p style="text-align:left;"><b>Location:</b></p>South Boston, Virginia, United States of America<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0126201<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-04-10<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Engineering &amp; Science<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><h2><b>The opportunity</b></h2><p></p><p>Step into a role where process excellence meets real-world impact. As a Process Engineering Leader at Hitachi Energy, you will help shape how our operations perform every day—improving flow, boosting efficiency, and strengthening safety and quality across production environments. This is an opportunity to influence multiple functions, collaborate with thoughtful teams, and translate engineering principles into practical, high‑value outcomes.</p><p>You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and other partners to analyze operations, design better processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies. From leading Kaizen events to supporting capital and cost‑out projects, this role offers the space to apply experience, mentor others, and make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>How you’ll make an impact</b></h2><ul><li>Monitor production flow, equipment use, and area layout.</li><li>Evaluate and improve operational efficiency using Lean tools.</li><li>Attend and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events.</li><li>Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work.</li><li>Identify and deliver CAPEX and cost‑out initiatives.</li><li>Act as a liaison across production, quality, maintenance, ITM, and procurement.</li><li>Solve problems with urgency while maintaining HSE and quality compliance.</li><li>Analyze data, prepare reports, and support engineering documentation.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Your background</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.</li><li>10+ years of relevant engineering experience.</li><li>5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role.</li><li>Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process engineering.</li><li>Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.</li><li>Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>More about us</b></h2><ul><li>Purpose‑driven work supporting a sustainable energy future.</li><li>Inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.</li><li>Ongoing opportunities for growth, development, and career mobility within Hitachi Energy.</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

<p>Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.</p>

Lead Process Engineer

<p><b>Location:</b></p>South Boston, Virginia, United States of America<p></p><p><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0126201<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-04-10<p></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Engineering &amp; Science<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><h2><b>The opportunity</b></h2><p></p><p>Step into a role where process excellence meets real-world impact. As a Process Engineering Leader at Hitachi Energy, you will help shape how our operations perform every day—improving flow, boosting efficiency, and strengthening safety and quality across production environments. This is an opportunity to influence multiple functions, collaborate with thoughtful teams, and translate engineering principles into practical, high‑value outcomes.</p><p>You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and other partners to analyze operations, design better processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies. From leading Kaizen events to supporting capital and cost‑out projects, this role offers the space to apply experience, mentor others, and make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>How you’ll make an impact</b></h2><ul><li>Monitor production flow, equipment use, and area layout.</li><li>Evaluate and improve operational efficiency using Lean tools.</li><li>Attend and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events.</li><li>Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work.</li><li>Identify and deliver CAPEX and cost‑out initiatives.</li><li>Act as a liaison across production, quality, maintenance, ITM, and procurement.</li><li>Solve problems with urgency while maintaining HSE and quality compliance.</li><li>Analyze data, prepare reports, and support engineering documentation.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Your background</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.</li><li>10+ years of relevant engineering experience.</li><li>5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role.</li><li>Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process engineering.</li><li>Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.</li><li>Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>More about us</b></h2><ul><li>Purpose‑driven work supporting a sustainable energy future.</li><li>Inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.</li><li>Ongoing opportunities for growth, development, and career mobility within Hitachi Energy.</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

Lead Process Engineer

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