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Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a renowned research and development facility housing approximately 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, dedicated to innovating digital solutions, new products, and cutting-edge technology. The center, located in Chennai and Bangalore, collaborates closely with Hitachi Energy's R&D and Research centers across more than 15 locations spanning 12 countries. Over the past two decades, IDC has made significant strides, securing over 200 international papers and 150+ patents. As an R&D Process Coordinator at Hitachi Energy IDC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of processes within your department. Reporting to the R&D Process Manager, your responsibilities will include maintaining existing processes, developing new processes as required, and coordinating process maturity assessments with your team. You will also contribute to the enhancement of quality by working within established process design frameworks and utilizing quality improvement tools. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating presentations, tracking progress, generating supporting documents, and fostering a quality-driven culture within the organization. Conducting SWOT analysis, RCAs, Kaizen events, and FMEA/DFMEA/PFMEA will be part of your routine tasks, along with updating KPIs, supporting internal quality audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO certifications. Engaging in lessons learned sessions, strategic workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives will be integral to your role. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as SCM and HSE to identify and rectify non-conformities to enhance deliverable quality is also expected. Upholding Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by demonstrating accountability, care for colleagues, and commitment to the organization will be paramount. To qualify for this role, you must hold a university degree in a relevant field like Process Management or Engineering. Proficiency in Lean Product Development, Continuous Improvement, and possession of a Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma are essential. Strong analytical, data visualization, and documentation skills are prerequisites, along with experience in utilizing Power BI. Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for effective communication and collaboration. At Hitachi Energy, we welcome individuals with disabilities and offer reasonable accommodations to support them in the job application process. Qualified candidates requiring accessibility assistance can request accommodations by submitting a general inquiry form on our website. Please provide your contact details and specific accommodation needs to facilitate a seamless application process tailored to your requirements. For job seekers with disabilities seeking accessibility assistance during the application process, we are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure equal opportunities. Requests for accommodations unrelated to accessibility needs will not be addressed.,