Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering & Maintenance

Location:

Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0058158

Date Posted:

2024-08-09

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

 HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering and Maintenance who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Batesburg, SC

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Accountabilities:

• Support or individually resolve issues related to product safety, manufacturing production processes, serve as a technical advisor to suppliers and actively participate in product development projects as a manufacturing representative.
• Assist other colleagues as a constructive team member to ensure the success of the task at hand.
• Research, plan and implement manufacturing process improvements or new processes.
• Ability to process engineering changes through Hitachi's data log processing system.
• Refine and cost reduce manufacturing processes and products.
• Able to manage, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Able to create written instructions and clearly and accurately provide oral instructions.
• Lead interdepartmental problem-solving activities.
• Computer proficient in current MS Windows operating system and applications such as MS Office.
• All efforts will have a significant effect on quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Currently possesses or can acquire IPC CIT certification (or higher)
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team to answer technical product and process inquires for vendors.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of engineering experience, LEAN/Sigma continuous improvement methodology, recognition of value-add vs non-value add processes, identifying the 8 types of waste, grasp of 6S principles, experience with Industry 4.0
• Microsoft Office experience
• Due to this prositions support of manufacturing activity, this role will be onsite with no remote option. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday, this may vary depending on business needs with a potential requirement to work Saturday and Sunday if needed.
• May require travel out of state or out of country for brief periods up to 25%.
• Works onsite in Batesburg SC factory and some field assignments.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with and capable of various manufacturing software packages such as CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Two (2+) or more years’ experience with the following manufacturing processes: printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, electromechanical assembly, casting, forging, machining, tooling, and fixture design
• Strong collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Initiative and are freethinker with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to step outside of your comfort zone to learn new skills.
• Motivation to challenge yourself, others, and traditional ways of thinking via an informed vantage point.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Enthusiasm