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In this role, you will play a key part in driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, quality assurance, and the successful execution of engineering projects. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will take ownership of technically challenging projects from concept through implementation, including the design and development of components, tooling, and technical solutions using CAD. If you bring experience in engineering project management, strong CAD capabilities, and a passion for turning technical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.\nHow you'll make an impact\nProvide technical support for sales, procurement, and production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and develop and validate tooling and work instructions to ensure stable, repeatable manufacturing processes\nManage internal and external customer development projects, define milestones and technical deliverables, and coordinate trials and implementation activities with production, quality, maintenance, sales, procurement, and AVOR\nIntroduce and continuously improve production processes, define and validate manufacturing parameters, identify production bottlenecks, and implement improvements to equipment, layouts, and workflows to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and cycle times\nPlan, coordinate, and perform mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing of materials and components for product development and quality assurance, including specimen preparation and test setup, in accordance with approved procedures and applicable requirements\nEvaluate test results and prepare detailed technical reports and documentation to meet customer and internal requirements\nInvestigate product and process deviations using structured root-cause analysis, define corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness through testing and production data\nCreate and maintain CAD drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, tooling, and test fixtures, including dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications, and updating documentation following design or process changes\nEnsure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements in design, laboratory, and production activities, and support the review, documentation, and approval of technical changes before implementation\nSupport the implementation and continuous improvement of management systems in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 \nYour background\nEngineering qualification in mechanical, production, industrial engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience\nMin 2 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment\nProficiency in CAD software and the creation and interpretation of technical drawings\nGood understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, tooling, and process validation\nStrong expertise in plastics and composite materials is an advantage\nProven experience managing engineering projects and coordinating technical activities across cross-functional teams\nStrong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively with laboratory, production, and business stakeholders\nFluent German and English language skills are required\nPractical experience in measurement technology and mechanical, electrical, and thermal laboratory testing, including data analysis, test documentation, and technical report writing\nStructured problem-solving mindset and experience with continuous improvement methodologies; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage\nMore about us\nWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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