Hitachi America

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0094173

Date Posted:

2025-05-26

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Factory Test Room Manager - Power Transformer for the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara, India. 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.

Mission Statement:

Oversee all activities in the Factory Test Rooms to ensure transformers and their components meet performance and safety standards. Lead a team of test engineers and technicians in planning, conducting, documenting, and analysing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), while addressing issues related to test failures and non-conformities. Manage equipment maintenance, testing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall Test Room performance through regular interaction with customers, technical experts, and manufacturing staff. Manufacturing Quality Assurance work includes Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for a manufactured material, component, or product. Building and maintaining the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products. Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce workplace safety best practices among team members.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to define complex testing requirements.
• Plan and sequence testing activities effectively to optimize resource alignment.
• Manage comprehensive test protocols to ensure products meet specifications. Analyse data to generate comprehensive reports for management decision-making.
• Establish and monitor Test Room KPIs to drive process enhancements.
• Direct regular inspections and coordinate repairs and upgrades of testing equipment.
• Develop strategic plans for equipment enhancements to improve testing capabilities.
• Collaborate on comprehensive failure analyses to identify root causes of product issues.
• Collect and organize Test Room processes to create a comprehensive test portfolio.
• Manage and develop a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Oversee training and development of Test Room staff in protocols and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on test results for customers and operational reports for management.
• Drive investment proposals for upgrading testing capabilities based on needs and BU directives.
• Monitor testing performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee tidiness and 5S program in the Test Room and perform 5S audits.
• 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.

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 18 to 20 years of experience in testing of Large Power Transformers.
• Experience in Quality Management System will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in testing protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to evaluate test results and performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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