Drimva

Hitachi

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Senior Professional

$127K–$131K

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026

Experience
5 years in the distribution transformers industry and 5 years in each of the specified experience areas; alternatively, two additional years in the industry in lieu of the degree and stated 5 years. Experience need not be acquired concurrently.
Education
Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

About the job

Performs process engineering for a distribution and power transformer factory, improving production processes and supporting safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost goals.

What you'll do

  • Develops and maintains work instructions, standard work, process controls, risk assessments, and engineering specifications.
  • Leads process improvement work, including value stream mapping, Kaizen, capacity analysis, CAPEX management, and equipment installation and commissioning.
  • Supports engineers and technicians and investigates technical problems through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering, or a related field, plus 5 years in the distribution transformers industry; alternatively, two additional years of industry experience in lieu of the degree and stated 5 years.
  • 5 years of experience in each listed area, including Lean Manufacturing, technical documentation and training, CAD software, factory layouts and 3D models, Kaizen, CAPEX, transformer manufacturing equipment, contractor safety, and engineering and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated proficiency managing compliance with ASME or IEEE standards.

Pay

$126,714 to $131,000 per year (base salary)

Tools

AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, ASME, IEEE

AI focus

The employer uses AI-supported tools for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling; they support recruiters and do not replace human decision-making.

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First seen Oct 31, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)