Global Manufacturing Process Lead - Transformer Cores Fabrication

Location:

Remote - Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0122942

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

The Global Manufacturing Process Lead - GPG DT - Transformer Cores Fabrication is responsible for defining, leading, and continuously improving the end-to-end engineering and manufacturing-related processes for transformers magnetic cores within the Global Product Group (GPG), covering distribution transformers, dry-type transformers, and traction transformers.

This role has a strong focus on core manufacturing processes, including lamination handling, cutting, stacking, core assembly, clamping, insulation interfaces, losses control, dimensional accuracy, and industrialization readiness, ensuring alignment between design, manufacturing, suppliers, and digital platforms.

The position supports the “Design Anywhere, Manufacture Anywhere” strategy by standardizing processes, enabling digital tools, and ensuring that best practices in core manufacturing engineering are consistently deployed across factories worldwide.

The role drives Lean, Digital Transformation, and Value Stream improvements, ensuring speed, quality, and robustness of magnetic core processes while reducing manual activities and variability. Close collaboration with Factory Engineering Process Managers, Digital Transformation Leads, Platform/Tool teams, and Supply Chain is essential.

How you’ll make an impact

• You own global engineering and manufacturing processes for magnetic cores.
• You set clear standards that ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• You standardize how cores are designed, built, and assembled worldwide.
• You ensure processes scale across factories and production volumes.
• You review processes regularly and drive continuous improvement.
• You improve efficiency, quality, and lead times through structured improvements.
• You identify where automation and digital tools add real value.
• You define requirements for tools that support design and manufacturing.
• You connect engineering with operations, supply chain, and suppliers.
• You lead a global network that applies standards safely and consistently.

Your background

• You hold a degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or similar. Or you bring equivalent long‑term practical experience.
• You have extensive experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• You bring deep exposure to magnetic cores or transformer manufacturing.
• You understand industrial processes for complex electromechanical products.
• You have a strong background in process engineering and continuous improvement.
• You have led complex initiatives across functions and countries.
• You work confidently with digital tools that support engineering and production.
• You communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders effectively.​

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.

Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.

Applications are open until 15th of June.

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