SCM Capex Project Engineer

This is the global standard for posting: Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing investments across North America? Hitachi Energy is looking for a CAPEX Project Engineer to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team remotely, with a home base in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you’ll drive strategic capital investment projects, collaborate across departments, and help optimize operations through innovation and smart planning.

You’ll be at the heart of our transformation—developing tools, streamlining processes, and ensuring our investments deliver real value. This is your chance to make a measurable impact in a global organization that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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

If you’re passionate about project management, manufacturing excellence, and cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

How You'll Make An Impact

- Lead and support SCM CAPEX processes across North America.

- Ensure capital investments align with budget and strategic goals.

- Manage investment approvals and business case development.

- Collaborate with suppliers and internal experts to ensure quality and safety.

- Drive regional and factory-level CAPEX projects to completion.

- Develop and maintain tools for spend tracking and forecasting.

- Promote standardization across factories and teams.

- Stay ahead of industry trends and foster innovation.

Your background

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.

- 2+ years of experience in process engineering or CAPEX in manufacturing.

- Strong project management and analytical skills.

- Proficiency in Excel and digital technologies.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

More About Us

- At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to powering a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

- You’ll join a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow, learn, and lead.

- We offer flexible work arrangements and support your career development every step of the way.

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.

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