Production Development Specialist

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems, and service offerings keep our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. 

You will drive improvements throughout distribution transformer production in Hitachi Energy, Distribution Transformers in Dudullu. Reporting to the Production Development Manager, your focus will be on optimizing the manufacturing process through innovation in a cost-effective way.

How you will make an impact

• Defining the working-phase sequence of the production process in line with material and investment budgets.

• Ensuring optimal efficiency in production methods, cycle time, equipment performance and materials/components.

• Identifying and implementing improvements to the manufacturing process in line with cost, safety and timing requirements.

• Investigating the development of new methods, technologies and changes in equipment and process design to meet specifications, such as improved productivity, capacity, throughput, safety, ergonomics and quality.

• Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.

• Consulting and collaborating with production operators and supervisors to implement changes on the production line.

• Managing investment budgets for production processes, including drafting technical specifications for obtaining quotes from domestic and international suppliers.

• Optimizing facility layouts to improve workflow efficiency and support production goals.

• Overseeing the management and maintenance of fixed assets to ensure their optimal performance and longevity.

• Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production personnel to ensure a skilled and competent team.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions.

Your background:

• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics departments from reputable universities.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in transformer drying and oil filling operations or relevant work experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English as a must,

• Research, reporting, and analytical skills, including good knowledge of MS Office and 2D and 3D drawing programs.

• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, self-motivated and having customer-oriented approach.

• Be innovative with the ability to work with cross-functional groups to implement improvements. 

More about us 

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits;

*Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program,

*Private health insurance,

*Transportation allowance.