Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Job ID:
R0129691
Date Posted:
2026-05-06
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Engineer in South Boston, VA., where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing operations and developing procedures to enhance efficiency across various departments, including HSE, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Inventory, and Test. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Lean methodologies and lead Kaizen events. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, identifying and completing projects related to capital expenditure and cost-out, all while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative organization, this opportunity is for you.
How You'll Make an Impact
Monitor and evaluate the overall health of assigned areas, including production flow, operator movement, equipment, and area layout.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies to enhance production area efficiency.
Attend and lead Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work for assigned areas.
Identify and complete projects related to capital expenditure (CAPEX) and cost-out initiatives.
Act as a liaison for cross-functional team activities, including production, ITM, maintenance, quality, and procurement.
Identify and solve problems with a balance of urgency and compliance with HSE and quality regulations.
Perform assignments associated with various engineering activities, ensuring quality and schedule requirements are met.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Your Background
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience.
Experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, and Lean methodologies.
Proficiency in computer programs for engineering operations and analyses.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Effective communication skills and problem-solving orientation.
More About Us
At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to innovation and sustainability, providing opportunities for growth and development.
Join a diverse and inclusive team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Enjoy a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and continuous improvement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.