General information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Factory Engineering Manager for the Transformers Business to join their team in GCN. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business's comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company's transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

• You will lead and manage a team of senior & experienced transformer designers and project engineering leaders overseeing all aspects of power transformer design (electrical, mechanical, and controls), demonstrate ownership of project engineering deliverables in compliance with customer contractual agreements, specifications, and industry standards.
• You will implement Hub GCN engineering strategy at Zhongshan factory, establish and maintain Hub / PL engineering processes to deliver on expected targets.
• You will deliver Hub GCN PT engineering KPIs (Key performance indicators), map and assess engineering resource capacity and monitor through Hub engineering guidelines.
• You will ensure aligning engineering team goals with those of overall Hub / PL business goals, collaborate with other factory functions such as manufacturing, planning and order fulfilment, Quality and testing to align and deliver on win-win strategies.
• You will lead representation in customer forums through kick-off and design review meetings keeping in mind the long- and short-term impacts of proposed engineering solution.
• You will pursue innovation, speed with passion in every task planned to be delivered through the team, engineering risk management by leveraging DFMEA (Deign Failure Mode and Effect analysis) process while ensuring optimized engineering solutions.
• You will support manufacturing, testing, supply chain and quality to help resolve technical issue with timely and proactive completion of assigned tasks, keep an eye on the post-delivery status of units and ensure two-way feedback with Service team.
• You will follow evolving technology developments in global and local transformer industry and maintain communication with global technology and engineering experts, follow global trends on supplier, material developments and identify opportunities for product improvement.
• You will participate in local and global technical forums serving power transformer industry, possess knowledge of Indian and International Standards & Codes - IEC, IEEE, BIS, DIN, ISO, ASTM, NEMA applicable to power transformers, shunt reactors and associated components and materials.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• You hold bachelor's / master's degree in electrical / mechanical engineering.
• 5 or more years of industry experience of leading an engineering team responsible for electrical / mechanical project engineering applied to Power Transformers and Shunt Reactors (preferably 400kV and 765kV product range).
• Working experience of leading transformer cost optimization and competitiveness improvement projects will be preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and productivity tools (SAP, engineering design tools, PLM - product lifecycle management) will be preferred.
• Exposure to engineering quality improvement tools such as Statistical analysis of NCs, design and test parameters, Six Sigma tools, managing customer complaints will be an added plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.