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Design to Value Leader

Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Mount Pleasant, SC, United States


Step into a high‑impact role with Hitachi Energy as a Design to Value Leader , supporting one of the industry’s most innovative high‑voltage component operations in Mount Pleasant, PA .

This is your chance to shape the future of our Dead Tank Breaker product portfolio in North America—bringing fresh thinking, analytical insight, and collaborative energy to a business driving the transition toward a more sustainable grid.

In this role, you will champion value-driven design decisions, uncover efficiency opportunities, and influence product direction across engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are energized by continuous improvement, you’ll find this an exciting platform to grow and lead.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Analyze product material, labor, and related costs to uncover value opportunities.

Build and manage a pipeline of Design-to-Value projects.

Document and assess potential project impact to support prioritization.

Lead workshops that unlock efficiency improvements across the value chain.

Review customer specifications to identify implementation challenges.

Maintain technology and feature assessments through competitive benchmarking.

Partner with Product and Application Managers on evolving market demands.

Collaborate with Customer Order Engineers to identify engineering improvement projects.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical or supply chain role.

Project leadership experience; Project Management Certification beneficial.

Strong ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency with Windchill, Creo, and ERP systems (SAP required); ECAD experience (E3 or similar) a plus.

Authorization to work in the United States for Hitachi Energy.

More About Us

Hitachi Energy fosters innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning in shaping the future of the energy industry.

Our teams collaborate across functions, geographies, and technologies to deliver meaningful impact.

We support professional growth through development pathways, mentorship, and global opportunities.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-03-31

Reference number R0124952

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affline action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website .

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