Continuous improvement engineer
Core
Drive Lean, ITM, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the plant to enhance manufacturing performance and digitalization.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Builds
Operational efficiency, digital production systems, and quality processes for Hitachi Energy's manufacturing plant.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Lean / Industry 4.0
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving (A3), Gemba walks, S&OP support, Inventory management, Digital production systems, Power BI, SAP/ERP, Leadership Standard Work, Strategy Deployment (X-Matrix)
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Digital QMS implementation, IoT sensors, Predictive maintenance
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, ERP, IoT sensors, Digital QMS, e-logbooks, Mobile reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead ITM Essentials implementation across KPIs, Daily Management, and Visual Management; Execute Value Stream Mapping to identify waste; Improve S&OP maturity and optimize Inventory & Supply-in processes; Drive digitization of Quality processes and Digital Production Systems; Coach frontline leaders on digital workflows and Lean tools; Establish Skill Certification Ladders for production and quality personnel.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC