Process Engineer

**Location:** South Boston, Virginia, United States of America **Job ID:** R0138097 **Date Posted:** 2026-07-27 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY USA INC **Profession (Job Category):** Engineering & Science **Job Schedule:**  Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** The Opportunity Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Engineer in South Boston, VA., where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing operations and developing procedures to enhance efficiency across various departments, including HSE, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Inventory, and Test. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Lean methodologies and lead Kaizen events. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, identifying and completing projects related to capital expenditure and cost-out, all while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative organization, this opportunity is for you. **How You'll Make an Impact** * Monitor and evaluate the overall health of assigned areas, including production flow, operator movement, equipment, and area layout. * Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies to enhance production area efficiency. * Attend and lead Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement. * Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Work for assigned areas. * Identify and complete projects related to capital expenditure (CAPEX) and cost-out initiatives. * Act as a liaison for cross-functional team activities, including production, ITM, maintenance, quality, and procurement. * Identify and solve problems with a balance of urgency and compliance with HSE and quality regulations. * Perform assignments associated with various engineering activities, ensuring quality and schedule requirements are met. * Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. **Your Background** * Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience. * Experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, and Lean methodologies. * Proficiency in computer programs for engineering operations and analyses. * Strong organizational and leadership skills. * Effective communication skills and problem-solving orientation. **More About Us** * At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to innovation and sustainability, providing opportunities for growth and development. * Join a diverse and inclusive team where your ideas and contributions are valued. * Enjoy a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and continuous improvement. **_Equal Employment Opportunity_** **_(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities_** ** Equal Employment Opportunity** **Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals** **with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation** **Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** [**general inquiry form**](https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question) **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** **This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** **Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment** **As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** [**Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.**](https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr)