Process Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Process Engineering and Maintenance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Batesburg, SC
 

About Us:

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in
every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital
transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our
global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to
bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into.
And that’s where you come in.

Accountabilities:

• Coach and mentor team members to resolve issues related to product safety, manufacturing production processes, serve as a technical advisor to suppliers and actively participate in product development projects as a manufacturing representative.
• Lead and/or assist other colleagues as a constructive team member to ensure the success of the task at hand.
• Research, plan and implement manufacturing process improvements or new processes.
• Maintenance of manufacturing processes, documentation, and compliance to ISO standard/s.
• Relentless pursuit for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to manage, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Able to create written instructions, clearly and accurately, provide oral instructions.
• All efforts will have a significant effect on quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Budget, track and facilitate the successful completion of capital expenditure projects.
• Identify opportunities for improvements related to manufacturing process and product design with emphasis on design for manufacturability.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing engineering professional in a manufacturing environment. Engineering experience, LEAN/Sigma continuous improvement methodology, recognition of value-add vs non-value add processes, identifying the 8 types of waste, grasp of 6S principles, experience with Industry 4.0
• Microsoft Office experience
• While the regular working cycle of this job is usually 5 days on (Monday - Friday) and 2 days off (Saturday and Sunday), working hours may vary depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime as required (including Saturday and Sunday if needed)
• May require travel out of state or out of country for brief periods up to 25%.
• This job regularly requires a high degree of mental effort due to considerable interruptions and/or frequent changes of activity or workloads during a typical workday.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• three (3+) or more years’ experience with the following manufacturing processes: printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, electromechanical assembly, casting, forging, machining, tooling, and fixture design
• two or more years’ experience with Hitachi Rail STS products demonstrating knowledge of their operation and application or of competitor products
• Strong collaborative mindset
• Initiative and are a freethinker with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to step outside of your comfort zone to learn new skills.
• The motivation to challenge yourself, others, and traditional ways of thinking via an informed vantage point.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Enthusiasm to build effective relationships, possess exceptional communication skills and are reliable and dependable
• Accepts responsibility for not only successes but also failures. Learns from failures, applies corrective actions, and progresses in a positive manner.
• Builds effective relationships and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Bachelor's in any other discipline with 4 years of job-related work experience.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.   We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.hitachirail.com/careers.

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].   Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.