Production Process Engineer

The Opportunity:

At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Production Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence by optimizing production processes, improving productivity, and supporting sustainable factory growth. In this role, you will work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and HSE to enhance operational performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and operational excellence in a dynamic industrial environment.

How you will make a impact:

• Optimize production processes, assembly methods, and equipment utilization to improve quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and monitor detailed production schedules aligned with the master production plan and operational requirements.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S programs, workplace layout enhancements, and workflow optimization.
• Establish and maintain production procedures, work instructions, safety guidelines, and standard work documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues, non-conformities, and process constraints.
• Support production teams through training, technical guidance, and implementation of manufacturing best practices.
• Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor process KPIs, analyze operational data, and contribute to continuous improvement and HSE initiatives across the factory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity.

Your background:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, production engineering, or production management within an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of process design, process optimization, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience analyzing production data, monitoring KPIs, and using data-driven insights to improve operational performance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and drive change initiatives.

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.