Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Opportunity The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive Lean, ITM, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the plant. The role requires hands-on experience in daily management, KPIs, problem solving, VSM, 5S, S&OP support, inventory & supply-in improvement, leadership standard work, and manufacturing performance enhancement. How youll make an impact Lead implementation and maturity progression of ITM Essentials across KPIs, Daily Management, Problem Solving, VSM, S&OP, 5S & Visual Management. Drive Tiered Accountability (Tier 13) ensuring SQDIC KPIs are reviewed, escalated, and improved systematically. Facilitate Gemba walks, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving (A3) for top operational issues. Support Strategy Deployment through X-Matrix, Bowling Charts, and Annual Improvement Planning. Implement 5S framework across assembly, fabrication, office, and shared service areas. Execute Value Stream Mapping for key product families and information flow; identify waste and drive actions. Improve S&OP maturity by supporting capacity visibility, constraint management, demand-supply alignment. Optimize Inventory & Supply-in processesABC/XYZ classification, stock accuracy, replenishment, supplier OTD & LT analysis. Develop and sustain Leadership Standard Work for functional leaders and supervisors. Coordinate CI governance, audits, follow-up mechanisms, and maturity assessments for ITM pillars. Drive manufacturing excellence with focus on Standard Work, Takt-Time, Line Balancing, Productivity, Leakages & Efficiency. Lead the implementation of Digital Production Systems, including digital work instructions, digital checklists, and mobile-enabled shopfloor reporting. Drive digitization of Quality processes, such as digital QMS, e-logbooks, real-time defect capture tools, and automated traceability dashboards. Champion Industry 4.0 pilots (machine data connectivity, IoT sensors, predictive maintenance dashboards, automated alerts). Develop and roll out Digital Skills Training for Production and Quality teams, including: Use of digital work instructions & e-forms; Power BI basics for supervisors and line leaders; Training on digital QMS & electronic checklists; Conduct structured capability-building programs on: Lean Basics for Production Teams; Quality Tools (8D, RCA, QC Tools) Digital daily management boards and digital SQDIC review cadence. Coach frontline leaders on adopting digital workflows, digital Gemba, and mobile-first reporting. Establish a structured Skill Certification Ladder for Production & Quality personnel (Basic Advanced Expert). Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energys 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.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field. 57 years of experience in Continuous Improvement / Lean / Industrial Engineering roles. Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing projects and ITM maturity assessments. Experience in SAP, ERP-based planning, and performance tracking tools (Power BI preferred). Lean six sigma Green belt preferred Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, Problem Solving (A3), Gemba, Daily Management. Experience in KPI deployment and performance management aligned with SQDIC framework. Familiarity with Strategy Deployment, X-Matrix, and Hoshin Kanri methods. Ability to interpret manufacturing data: Standard Time, Efficiency, Line Balancing, Routing. Understanding of S&OP, capacity planning, demand forecasting, inventory management principles. Ability to coach cross-functional teams, conduct workshops, and build CI culture. Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required