The opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Process Expert to lead operations and quality initiatives across the entire plant, including board machines (M1 & M2), paper production, and component areas. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement (CI), optimizing in-process quality control, and supporting expansion and standardization.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Develop and implement new manufacturing systems and processes to support product integration and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and maintain essential process documentation, including process operation charts, control plans, process flow charts, SOPs, tooling lists, and production capacity studies.
- Design and install new equipment and tooling for production lines using AutoCAD and other design tools.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), SPC studies etc.,
- Conduct time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to optimize throughput and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Lead process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as 6S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Analyse customer complaints and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in machining and assembly processes.
- Continuously improve process quality and reduce non-value-added activities in Board, paper and component manufacturing units.
- Organize plant start-up and shutdown schedules to minimize production loss. Respond to equipment breakdowns and report downtime trends.
- Undertake special projects and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts. Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical problems.
- Drive process optimization and standardization across the plant. Champion in-process quality control (IPQC) and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, engineering orders, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
- Ensure timely updates and accuracy of all engineering data within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity & responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Full-time BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering or B.Sc. in Paper Technology.
- Minimum relevant work experience of 4 to 6 Years
- Proficiency in using practically in projects on AutoCAD and PLM software.
- Strong knowledge of continuous process manufacturing systems, tooling design, and lean methodologies. knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes is an advantage.
- Experience with FMEA, Poka Yoke, and continuous improvement practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.