Industrial Engineer - Large Power Transformers

About the Role

Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Charlotte
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Transformers
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Early Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

At Siemens Energy, we’re dedicated to transforming the energy landscape—making it greener, more reliable, and more affordable. With over 170 years of innovation and engineering excellence, we continue to lead the industry in advanced energy technologies. Safety is our highest priority, guided by a Zero Harm culture and strict adherence to OSHA standards to ensure every employee returns home safely.

We are currently seeking a Lean & Industrial Professional to improve process operations in Large Power Transformer production. This role continuously initiates, develops, supports and coaches lean activities and process optimizations. Requires a strong commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive kaizens and process optimization in collaboration with supervisors, process engineers and technicians across the areas. Join us in shaping a smarter, safer, and more efficient energy future.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Defining standard time and standard work for all processes under your responsibility.
  • Consulting operations staff, and accountable management in lean topics, and drives lean opportunities performing kaizens in the defined area of responsibility. Evaluating costs/benefits and oversees its’ roll out.
  • Deploying lean standards, describing methods and processes and implementing VSM in coordination with process engineers and supervisors.
  • Analyzing processes or disruptions, identifies weak points, develops solutions and supports implementation.
  • Monitoring and tracking improvement, triggered by Lean programs, and provides respective reporting to all stakeholders.
  • Participating in work groups/projects, educating supervisors and technicians in lean concepts (lean academy implementation), and moderating meetings and workshops.

What You Bring

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 years' experience in manufacturing processes.
  • Technical Expertise: Project development, Times and Movements analysis, Core Tools, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Visio) & MindManager.
  • Leadership & Soft Skills: Communication, analysis, take decisions, teamwork, collaborative and results-driven.
  • Culture & Mobility: Adaptative culture with willingness to travel occasionally and relocate for the position.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. 

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears, transformers, and digital grid technology.

At Charlotte Power Transformers, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering world-class transformer solutions. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards and Benefits

        Career growth and development opportunities

        Supportive work culture

        Company-paid health and wellness benefits

        Paid time off and paid holidays

        401K savings plan with company match

        Family building benefits and parental leave

        Mentorship and coaching programs

        Annual training and continuous learning opportunities

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

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