Design & Engineering Manager

Job description

**The Opportunity** Hitachi Energy is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join its team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced business environment. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a challenging and evolving setting. He or she must be flexible in meeting business requirements and experienced in collaborating with diverse teams and cultures. **How You’ll Make An Impact** - Collaborate with R&D and Global product support and manage the complete product life cycle for existing products, including Interrupters, Drives, and Circuit Breaker Poles. - Apply problem‑solving and quality tools (such as RCA, 8D, FMEA, Pareto, etc.) to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. - Contribute to strategic product transfer projects and support the implementation of new products into manufacturing. - Set goals and objectives for team members and ensure the achievement of operational results. - Work on designing product‑specific manufacturing processes, Jigs/Fixtures and equipment. As Team Leader, supervise team members and support whenever required. - Prepare BOMs and Material Masters for product assemblies/components as per specifications in SAP from PLM tool. Support product localization by working closely with the supply chain and product management teams. - Apply engineering principles to create solutions that meet customer technical and functional requirements while ensuring good manufacturing cost and efficiency. - Ensure that all policies, procedures, and practices are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders. - Prepare proposals, estimate project costs, plan project schedules, and support lean manufacturing, business process improvements, and resource management. - Provide training and share technical knowledge to the teams. Take care of product maintenance, including reviewing reports, communication, and documentation with vendors and cross‑functional teams. ( Engineering Change Notification Governance) - Use SAP/Creo/Windchill for design and documentation tasks. - Understand and apply relevant national and international standards (ISO/IEC/DIN/ASME). - Maintain a safe work environment and take responsibility for actions while collaborating effectively with colleagues. - Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. - 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** - B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical Engg. (ME or MTECH will be preferred) with 15-20 years of relevant experience. - Possess strong technical knowledge of high‑voltage switchgear (Live Tank Breaker/ Dead Tank Breaker/ Hybrid Switchgear/ Gas Insulated Switchgear) and it’s main components (Interrupter & Drives). - Strong technical knowledge of HV Switchgear viz. Circuit Breaker IEC / ANSI standards and application knowledge of HV Switchgear. Experience in Type Testing of HV Switchgear - Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and PLM tools such as Creo, Windchill, and SAP. - Strong Capability on Engineering & Automation Tools, viz. Pro-E, Creo, PLM, AutoCAD, ETC. - Strong mfg process knowledge(casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding, etc.) - Understanding of materials and related standards (ISO, DIN, IS….). - Knowledge of product change management processes. Ability to work effectively in a global and cross‑functional environment. - Innovative and creative mindset. Strong problem‑solving skills. - SAP configurator and its methodologies, hands on experience with SAP S4/Hana. - Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Publication date : 2026-05-25