Engineering Manager - Transformers Factory

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Manager for its Transformers factory in Cordoba, Spain. The role leads the Engineering function, ensuring customer orders and tendering support are delivered on time and to quality standards, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. It guides a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical and control engineers and contributes to the business's digitalization, standardization and Design-to-Value transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Engineering team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.
• Ensure timely, high-quality execution of transformer order designs and quotations while meeting customer, quality and cost objectives.
• Drive engineering governance, resource planning and capacity management.
• Manage engineering performance through KPIs, productivity initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Oversee engineering budgets and resource allocation.
• Champion engineering processes, design tools and digital transformation initiatives.
• Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales and customers to align stakeholders and deliver projects successfully.
• Embed HSE, Design for Safety and Design Sustainability principles into engineering activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or a related technical discipline; a master's in engineering management or business administration is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering operations, manufacturing engineering or order execution, preferably in the power, energy or industrial sectors.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in performance management, cost control, KPI deployment and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and with customers.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and an attractive smart working policy.
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and a summer schedule.
• Competitive holiday plan, meal allowance and life insurance.
• Annual incentive plan and global learning and development opportunities.
• Well-being programs and psychological support for employees and their families.