General Information:

You will be a part of a methodology that strongly focuses on cross-collaboration through idea generation, leading to product margin enhancements from SCM perspective. Utilizing your engineering/process domain skills, you will lead and support analysis targeting the complete value chain of the products. Take the opportunity to work in a truly diverse and Global environment, expanding your existing knowledge with Design to Value practices and driving the change within the High Voltage business.

Your responsibilities:

• You will lead the reverse engineering and benchmarking activities within SCM team. Manage and improve the process. Coordinate activities with designated locations. Manage and improve the process.
• You will lead the DFMA activities. Provide training on DFA and DFM concepts. Conduct complex analysis to provide suggestions for improvements.
• You will support and lead the analysis related to improvements in operations and manufacturing processes.
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional Workshops (on-site and remotely) within the domain of expertise.
• You will perform product and process cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost-contributing factors.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret product cost and technical data.
• Utilization of all idea management tools within DtV Methodology.
• You will coordinate activities and support the site in Workshop and idea implementation stages.
• 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. Higher formal education will be meriting. Trained/certified in Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• 5 + years of experience in cost, quality, manufacturing, product design, or related areas is required. Previous Manufacturing Process experience is a plus.
• Must be a team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Strong coaching skills to provide training and development for the organization.
• Working knowledge of new product introduction, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and design for assembly -- principles of DFMA are highly desired.
• Demonstrated commitment to product and process improvement.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization. Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Willingness to travel: 20%.
• Proficient in English language.