Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy is looking for Sr. Project Engineer to join our production team, located in Alamo, TN.

We want you to know

At Hitachi Energy, our mission is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We power homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us to work with amazing people, while learning and growing on projects that make a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion and energy, and be part of a global team that values a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

What we bring to you

• Competitive Pay

• Paid Training

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off

• Professional growth and development programs including $10,000 tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting.

In the role of a Sr. Project Engineer, your responsibilities include supervising and managing the execution of manufacturing projects from start to finish. This entails collaborating with cross-functional teams, establishing efficient manufacturing procedures, and guaranteeing the successful completion of projects in line with budgetary and time constraints. Your pivotal role contributes to enhancing production efficiency, elevating product quality, and promoting ongoing improvement efforts.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• 7 + years of experience in engineering

• Proven experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).

• Proven experience in manufacturing project management.

• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.

• PMP certification is a plus

• 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.