Mechanical Engineering Manager

• You will lead the local Mechanical Design Team for Transformers in Vaasa, Finland and develop mechanical engineering activities and collaboration.
• You will ensure mechanical designs meet customer requirements, prepare and follow design plans, secure resources, and drive improvements in cost, safety, quality, and delivery.
• Candidates must have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in mechanical or electrical engineering, several years of relevant mechanical engineering experience (preferably in transformers or industrial manufacturing), and strong Finnish and English communication skills.
• Apply by 4 December 2026 with rolling interviews, and contact Jarno Halmeenpää at +358 50 334 7645 for more information.

At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Transformers Business in Vaasa, Finland.

The opportunity

Are you an experienced engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership? In this role, you will lead our local Mechanical Design Team and play an important part in developing our mechanical engineering activities and collaboration across the Transformers organization.

You will work closely with other design teams, functions, and the Global Engineering Team, helping ensure that our mechanical design activities meet customer requirements and support successful project delivery. This is an opportunity to make an impact through team development, continuous improvement, and strong engineering practices.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and develop the local Mechanical Design Team while strengthening collaboration with other design teams and functions within Transformers.

• Work in line with the company’s strategy and collaborate closely with the Global Engineering Team.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and translated into effective, customer-focused solutions.

• Prepare mechanical design plans and follow their progress through to successful delivery.
• Ensure the team has the right resources, capabilities, and tools to meet business needs and deliver projects on time.
• Identify and implement improvements in mechanical design processes, with a focus on cost, safety, quality, and timely delivery.
• Support the resolution of non-conformances and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented within mechanical engineering.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, and material technology.
• Several years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the transformer business or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of project-based engineering and manufacturing business.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with self-motivation and a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written skills in Finnish. Good communication skills in English.
• Improvement-driven mindset and ability to work effectively across functions.
• Capable of balancing speed and accuracy to achieve efficiency.

More about us

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by 4 December 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the position will be filled and closed once a suitable candidate is identified

For more information about this role, please contact Jarno Halmeenpää, Engineering Manager, at +358 50 334 7645.