Process Engineer - Off Shift

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0109896 Date Posted: 2025-10-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to join our team during off-shift hours. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to improving operational efficiency, driving Lean initiatives, and supporting cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, and more. You’ll work hands-on to analyze operations, develop smarter processes, and ensure our systems run smoothly and safely. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your engineering career while helping shape the future of sustainable energy. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make an Impact Monitor and assess production flow, operator movement, and equipment layout. Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies. Lead and participate in Kaizen events to enhance efficiency. Develop and maintain Work Instructions and Standard Work documentation. Collaborate with teams across production, ITM, maintenance, quality, and procurement. Identify and execute CAPEX and cost-reduction projects. Solve operational challenges while ensuring HSE and quality compliance. Use engineering software to analyze data and generate reports. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering. Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communicator across diverse teams and disciplines. Proficient in engineering software and data analysis tools. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we empower our people to innovate, collaborate, and grow. We offer global career development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.