Workshop Production Engineer

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories.  Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Transformer Re manufacturing and Engineering Services (TRES) is transformer Service Business under Power Grid Transformers (PGTR) division which provide transformer repair, consultancy, RLA, transformer erection, testing, commissioning, transformer Intelligent equipment supply and services, supply of spares to customers.   

We are looking for next “Workshop Production Engineer” in Hitachi Energy  for our TRES transformer repair factory, Kartal-Istanbul.  Person selected for this position will be s eager to contribute the change with continuous improvement mindset and inspire people in the organization in order to reach the level of ‘’World Class Manufacturing ‘’ necessities with below qualifications

Your Background

• University Degree, in Electrical Engineering

• At least 2 years of experience in working in production, transformers experience is an asset. Demonstrated experience working on a production line, with supervisory experience beneficial.

• Ability to organize & prioritize to meet the specifications and deadlines.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.

• Ability to adapt and manage fast-paced environment and ability to change direction when priorities, deadlines etc. shift.

• Team player, analytical mindset, and the ability to motivate others as well as continuous change & learning.

• Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence knowledge

• Experience on Lean 6 Sigma methodology is preferable. 

• Good command of written and spoken English & Turkish.

• Completed military service for male applicants.

Your responsibilities:

• Strong commitment to HSE/ Health Safety Environment safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

• Passionate about operational excellence and create the best Customer experience.

• Challenge, analyze, listen, and express organizational needs.

• Ensures compliance with Group health, safety and environmental directives and that regulations are implemented, while monitoring, reporting progress and results. Driving improvements; Assesses risks and safety hazards and implements plans to ensure people and equipment safety.

• Technical support for customers, sales team, and partners,

• Getting the purchasing code of the transformer for repaired transformer from SAP, Archive and prepare and send these codes to related teams

• Perform final electrical tests of power & distribution transformers after inspection and repair and preparations of reports.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing methodologies for continuous improvement & learning organization.

• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate non-conformities, and deliver excellent customer service.

• Partner with cross-functional support teams in improving the proprietary tools and systems.

• Manage and set-up daily MDI KPI following S,Q,D,I,C

• Monitor and analyze results with methodology of A3,8D to clarify main root causes for the problems.

• Take ownership and responsibility in driving Integrity, HSE and strong Quality culture. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Implements and ensures compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization.