Project Engineer

General Information:

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of manufacturing projects from conception to completion. Your role will involve coordinating with cross-functional teams, implementing efficient manufacturing processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within budget and timeline constraints. You will play a critical role in optimizing production efficiency, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify critical path activities, and proactively address potential bottlenecks or risks.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Manufacturing Process Optimization:
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify and implement automation and technology solutions to streamline operations.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and quality considerations.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing-related quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement within the manufacturing environment.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects, applying tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and process enhancement.
• Manage Capital Investment: Justify and valuate capital investment projects, ensuring accurate justification to enable efficient approval processes.
• Develop technical specifications for capital equipment that ensures equipment function and ability to meet product requirement.
• Work together with SCM to efficiently procure equipment.
• Manage design reviews, FAT, SAT, trial runs and taking over of strategic capital equipment.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
   

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar).
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Proven experience in manufacturing project management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.