Production Development Specialist

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems, and service offerings keep our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. 

You will drive improvements throughout power transformer production in Hitachi Energy, Power Transformers in Kartal. Reporting to the Production Development Manager, your focus will be on optimizing the manufacturing process through innovation in a cost-effective way.

Your background

• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic departments from reputable universities.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment,  experienced in transformers business is preferable.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, self-motivated, customer oriented, multi-tasking, having stress management capability,
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English and Turkish as a must,
• Be innovative with the ability to work with cross-functional groups to implement improvements. 
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure with good problem-solving ability.
• Capable of balancing speed and accuracy to achieve efficiency. 
• Research, reporting, and analytical skills, including good knowledge of MS Office programs, 3D Modelling skills will be a plus.
• Completed military service for male applicants.

Your responsibilities

• Defining the working-phase sequence of the production process in line with material and investment budgets.
• Ensuring optimal efficiency in production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components.
• Supports the Supply Chain Management department in selecting suppliers, evaluating the technology and capacity, and determining the best option.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to the manufacturing process in line with cost, safety, and timing requirements.
• Investigating the development of new methods, technologies, and changes in equipment and process design to meet specifications, e.g., improved productivity, capacity, throughput, safety, ergonomics, and quality.
• Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
• Consulting and collaborating with production operators and supervisors to implement changes on the production line.
• Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production personnel to ensure a skilled and competent team.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own.