Production Incharge – Final Assembly

About the role

Join Hitachi Energy’s high‑voltage transformer manufacturing team in Vadodara as the Production Incharge for Final Assembly. You will lead the end‑to‑end assembly of 400 kV and 765 kV/HVDC class transformers, ensuring safety, quality and on‑time delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage final assembly operations including tanking, active part lowering, bushing assembly, oil filling and testing.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, process documents and work instructions.
• Enforce EHS policies, conduct safety audits, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and coach a team of technicians, supervisors and contract workers, identifying skill gaps and delivering training.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as productivity, downtime, rework and first‑pass yield.

Required profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 12‑15 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, with at least 7 years on 400 kV or higher class transformer assembly.
• Strong knowledge of core, coil, tanking and oil system processes.
• Proven ability to lead unionised teams and manage conflicts effectively.

Required skills

• Extensive experience in high‑voltage transformer assembly.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Application of Lean, 5S and Kaizen improvement tools.
• Ability to conduct safety audits and enforce EHS compliance.