Manufacturing Production Process Engineering Team Leader

Location:

Hefei, Anhui, China

Job ID:

R0143478

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.
Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

We are seeking an experienced Transformer Process Engineering Leader to lead the process engineering function for a new transformer manufacturing plant (Greenfield project). This role is pivotal in translating product design into world-class manufacturing capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining process requirements to the Design Institute , aligning process standards with Global Product Group (GPG), and building a high-performing local process engineering team from the ground up.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will define and document the overall process flow, layout, and equipment specifications for the new transformer factory.
2. You will lead the technical interface with the Design Institute (EPCM), reviewing and approving their deliverables to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements.
3. You will collaborate with the Global Product Group (GPG) to align local process standards, specifications, and best practices with global requirements.
4. You will manage the tendering, technical clarification, and acceptance of process equipment and production lines.
5. You will oversee the installation, commissioning, and qualification (SAT/IQ/OQ) of process equipment.
6. You will act as the primary process liaison between the local plant and GPG.
7. You will ensure that all local process instructions (SOPs) are harmonized with GPG global manufacturing standards.
8. You will drive the localization of global process technologies and facilitate knowledge transfer from GPG to the local team.
9. You will build and lead the local Process Engineering department from scratch, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
10. You will mentor engineers on core transformer manufacturing processes (Core, Winding, Assembly, and Testing).
11. You will establish a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.
12. You will work closely with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is embedded in new product designs.
13. You will partner with Quality and EHS departments to ensure all processes meet regulatory and safety standards from day one.

14.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

15.Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.

2. Minimum 10 years of experience in power transformer manufacturing.

3.Proven experience in new plant setup (Greenfield) or major plant expansion (Brownfield) projects.

4.Experience in dealing with Design Institutes and managing engineering deliverables.

5.Experience working with Global Product Groups in a matrix organization.

6. At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

7.Deep expertise in transformer manufacturing processes: Core cutting/stacking, Coil winding (foil/discrete), Insulation, Vacuum drying, Oil filling, and Assembly.

8.Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and industry-specific manufacturing practices.

9.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, and process simulation tools.

10. Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.

11.Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills (internal GPG and external Design Institute).

12. Fluent in English (written and verbal); ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

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 (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4.Long service awards

5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Edith Nie, WeChat: Edith_Nie.

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