Process Engineer - 3rd Shift

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0123472

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