Industrial Engineer Manager - Breakers & Modules

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and take the lead in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing for Breakers & Modules. As an Industrial Engineering Manager, you will guide a talented team while driving impactful improvements across production processes. This is a high-visibility role where your expertise will directly influence efficiency, quality, and innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

You will be at the center of operational excellence, leading initiatives that transform how products are built, tested, and delivered. By applying Lean principles, data-driven insights, and modern engineering practices, you will identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and enhance overall performance. Your leadership will inspire continuous improvement and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges, from optimizing facility layouts to implementing advanced manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to solve problems, streamline workflows, and elevate performance standards. With access to cutting-edge tools and a global network, you will continuously expand your expertise while mentoring and developing your team.

If you are passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing, future-focused organization.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers

• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes

• Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and process analysis

• Optimize layouts, material flow, and workstation design

• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals

• Analyze data to improve KPIs such as throughput and yield

• Manage capital projects including automation and equipment upgrades

• Report on performance, cost savings, and project progress

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred)

• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing

• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools

• Proficiency with CAD, process simulation, and data analysis software

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

More about us

• Be part of a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions

• Grow through continuous learning, leadership development, and innovation

• Join an inclusive culture that values collaboration and diverse perspectives

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays

• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits