The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in power and renewable technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. Our Unit provides high devices to internal and external customers. The Industrial Engineering Manager BiMOS Backend will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of our module assembly manufacturing and test.

You will drive process optimization, lead line performance management, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your contribution will be critical to ensuring efficiency, quality, and the long-term competitiveness of our production.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage and grow a team of Industrial Engineers and CI specialists, setting goals and overseeing performance

• Allocate resources effectively and define strategic objectives within the Industrial Engineering function

• Identify and implement initiatives to improve quality, productivity, factory layout (equipment and buffers) and cost efficiency using Lean principles

• Build and maintain a structured Continuous Improvement program, including training and workshop facilitation

• Oversee tactical and strategic control of production lines, focusing on capacity planning and modeling, bottlenecks, and flow optimization

• Analyze production KPIs and support troubleshooting and escalation in daily operations

• Evaluate, implement, and lead projects involving new technologies and automation solutions

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive technical improvements and process stability

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• 7–10 years of professional experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or process optimization

• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving improvement initiatives

• Expertise in Lean methodologies, including Six Sigma, Factory Physics, and other operational excellence tools

• Strong analytical skills in capacity planning, automation, and production flow optimization

• Hands-on experience with production KPIs and performance metric

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (fluency required)

• Ability to lead change and manage complex projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.