Production Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical

About the Role

The role of Production Engineer-Electrical focuses on enhancing electrical manufacturing operations to ensure superior product quality and foster continuous optimization within production environments. This role blends technical troubleshooting, process innovation, and cross-departmental collaboration to deliver production excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and introduce optimized manufacturing workflows, procedures, and facility layouts for new and existing electrical products.
• Identify, diagnose, and fix electrical production challenges through root cause analysis and enact corrective and preventive measures.
• Select and validate electrical parts, tools, and equipment essential for production lines.
• Create, update, and manage comprehensive electrical assembly guides, testing protocols, and quality assurance documentation.
• Partner with R&D, design engineering, and quality teams to confirm new products can be manufactured reliably and transferred smoothly to production.
• Drive process improvements by implementing automation, error-proofing techniques like Poka-Yoke, and lean manufacturing waste reduction strategies.
• Perform time and process capability studies to enhance efficiency and minimize production cycle durations.
• Educate production staff on new technologies, equipment, and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with safety norms, quality systems such as ISO, and internal company regulations.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of equipment upkeep, including calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to all relevant internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Embody core company values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for personal actions while supporting colleagues and company objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Possesses three to five years of electrical manufacturing or production engineering experience, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Deep knowledge of electrical circuits, components, and systems.
• Skilled in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• Experienced in diverse manufacturing techniques including soldering, wire harness assembly, PCB assembly, and electrical testing.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate within teams.
• Proficient in CAD software like AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical, plus Microsoft Office tools.
• Capable of working autonomously and juggling multiple projects efficiently.
• Familiarity with applicable industry safety and quality standards is advantageous.

Additional Information

Hitachi Energy emphasizes the importance of safety and integrity, expecting employees to actively uphold these core principles in all aspects of their work.