Manufacturing Engineer 2

General information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 2 for its Bland, VA location. Manufacturing Engineering includes tasks directly target to improve quality, productivity and overall OPEX performance by focusing on the development of standards, processes, and the utilization of facilities and staff to improve production or related operations. Candidates should be willing to travel to both domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities:

Drive and participate in a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using ITM (Integrated Transformer Management) lean methods, processes and tools, such as 5S, Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance, etc Participate in, plan, support and lead Continuous Improvement activities while using ITM tools to drive optimization of KPIs around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost Developing, evaluating, analyzing, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes Analyze manufacturing process flows and related data in an effort to continuously enhance safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput Developing and implementing process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments Perform various engineering tasks involving such functions as analysis, design, development, test, installation and service, while working from instructions, drawings, proposals, specifications, and other pertinent information Plan, conduct or coordinate relatively straight-forward engineering analyses and tests, and prepare related reports and summaries, for review Plan, submit, track and implement Cap Ex projects. Maintain project budget and time constraints until successful handoff to Operations

Your background:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States Computer experience in Windows, Excel, Word, and AutoCAD Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts Ability to grasp modern technology quickly Hands on diagnostic skills in mechanical and electrical applications Self-motivated/Self-driven, enthusiastic, cooperative, positive behavior, and the ability to work in a team environment Good communication and critical thinking skills with the ability to train individuals as well as lead