Production Engineer

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Production Engineer.

The High Voltage Business to join their team in Maneja, Vadodara India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. 

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

• ​Maintain HSE and Quality standard in production line.
• Coordination with cross functional team for timely resolution of any issues as well as implement the best practices.

Your Responsibilities

• ​Maintain HSE and Quality standard in production line.
• Ensure in process quality checks and skill certification of blue-collar employees.
• Setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating to the employees (blue collar/white collar/contract).
• Blue collar management for optimum qualitative output.
• Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across our manufacturing processes.
• Handling ISO audits and all internal audits. Ownership of equipment and facilities within line and recommend technical facility improvements as necessary. Ensure execution of volume, conforming product quality, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines on daily/weekly/monthly basis. Identify deficiencies in production area, propose improvement activities (JDI, Kaizens, A3, 6Sigma), and oversees implementation and deployment of actions to improve production performance.
• Coach, guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect subordinates within QC, HR policies, Product knowledge, Continuous improvement tools etc. Participate in Technology Transfer of new products for Production and participate in all the Greenfield/Brownfield projects for new facility development, expansion, or incorporation in existing line.
• Leading the Lean Light House deployment with factory operations team.
• Coordination with cross functional team for timely resolution of any issues as well as implement the best practices.
• Involves overseeing the entire production process, from the initial manufacturing steps to final packing and dispatch. You’ll collaborate closely with various teams to ensure seamless coordination, quality control, and timely delivery of our products. By managing this end-to-end process, you’ll contribute to our overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• 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 /  Mechanical/Electrical with 5-6 years' experience / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 8-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Production Supervision experience (Switchgear will be preferable). Working knowledge on SAP (PP & MM).
• Should be able to handle the subordinates efficiently with care. Should have high attitude for quality. Experienced professional in Continuous Improvement. (Greenbelt in Lean Sis Sigma is an advantage).
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required