Lead Process Engineer

Hitachi

5 - 10 years

Virginia

Posted: 18/04/2026

Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0126201

Date Posted:

2026-04-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Step into a role where process excellence meets real-world impact. As a Process Engineering Leader at Hitachi Energy, you will help shape how our operations perform every day—improving flow, boosting efficiency, and strengthening safety and quality across production environments. This is an opportunity to influence multiple functions, collaborate with thoughtful teams, and translate engineering principles into practical, high‑value outcomes.

You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and other partners to analyze operations, design better processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies. From leading Kaizen events to supporting capital and cost‑out projects, this role offers the space to apply experience, mentor others, and make meaningful change in a complex manufacturing setting. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you’ll make an impact

Monitor production flow, equipment use, and area layout.
Evaluate and improve operational efficiency using Lean tools.
Attend and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events.
Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work.
Identify and deliver CAPEX and cost‑out initiatives.
Act as a liaison across production, quality, maintenance, ITM, and procurement.
Solve problems with urgency while maintaining HSE and quality compliance.
Analyze data, prepare reports, and support engineering documentation.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role.
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process engineering.
Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
Transformer manufacturing experience is an advantage.

More about us

Purpose‑driven work supporting a sustainable energy future.
Inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.
Ongoing opportunities for growth, development, and career mobility within Hitachi Energy.

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About Company

Hitachi is a diversified multinational corporation that operates in sectors like IT, electronics, energy, and infrastructure. The company is known for its contributions to the development of social infrastructure, advanced computing technologies, and energy-efficient systems, with a strong focus on innovation.