Senior Production Engineering Specialist

Location:
Bac Ninh, Bắc Ninh, VietnamJob ID:
R0151658Date Posted:
2026-11-12Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity:
Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Production Engineering Specialist and play a key role in advancing manufacturing excellence for our Distribution Transformer factories in Bac Ninh. In this position, you will lead process optimization and standardization initiatives, working closely with Production Management, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to drive transformation through advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement programs.
How will you make an impact:
Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment to support operational excellence.
Evaluate and implement new production technologies that improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Apply FMEA and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify, mitigate, and control manufacturing process risks.
Develop and optimize work instructions, process flows, cycle times, and manufacturing standards to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Provide technical support during equipment and process start-ups, ensuring smooth implementation and capability ramp-up.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, test failures, and complex production challenges.
Lead continuous improvement projects, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
Collaborate with global and local stakeholders across Production, Engineering, Quality, SCM, Sales, and Facilities to implement best manufacturing practices.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and Hitachi Energy's values of safety and integrity.
Your background:
You hold a University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in a Senior Production Engineering, Production Engineering, or Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, process optimization, and industrial engineering methodologies.
Experience with FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools; certification is an advantage.
Strong English communication skills and the ability to interpret and apply international standards such as IEC, ISO, and JIS.
Knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes and experience working in a multinational manufacturing environment are highly preferred.
More about us:
At Hitachi Energy Vietnam, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees' financial, physical and mental wellbeing:
16 days annual leave, flexible working policy.
Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their family dependents (spouse & children), annual vaccination, summer outing.
Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.
Possibility to gain experience in international environment and work with an industry leader in green energy solutions.
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