Production Incharge Winding

Location:

Job ID:

Date Posted:

Company Name:

Profession (Job Category):

Job Schedule: 

Remote:

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join our high-voltage transformer manufacturing team at Hitachi Energy, Vadodara, where innovation meets precision. As the Winding Department In-Charge, you will lead operations for 220kV to 765kV and HVDC converter class transformers. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled team in a globally recognized organization. You’ll be empowered to shape processes, enhance safety and quality, and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage winding operations including coil winding, insulation, and coil assembly

• Ensure timely execution of production schedules while maintaining high-quality standards

• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, winding sheets, and work instructions

• Enforce strict compliance with EHS policies and promote a zero-incident safety culture. Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments regularly

• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality compliance and drive corrective actions

• Lead and develop a team of winding technicians, supervisors, and contract workers. Identify skill gaps and implement training programs and multi-skilling initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies

• Monitor and report KPIs such as productivity, downtime, rework, and first-pass yield

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• 15+ years of experience in transformer manufacturing, with at least 7 years in winding operations for EHV/UHV transformers

• Strong knowledge of transformer winding techniques including Inter shield, interleaved disc, helical, and layer coils

• Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

• Ability to lead fresh teams and manage conflict effectively.

• Proficiency in spoken english

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.