Production Engineer

Nextracker Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the clean energy transition as a Shift Production Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll implement and improve production processes, ensuring high-quality standards while leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive productivity enhancements through LEAN activities and innovative solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of solar energy. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to contribute to a greener planet, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience as a Production Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control shift production activities to achieve targets.
• Design processes for cost-effective integration of new products.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

LEAN Methodology

Technical Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description:

Shift Production Engineer

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It’s a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextracker.

The Shift Production Engineer will be based in Saudi Arabia. In this position, you will report to the Production Manager. A Shift Production Engineer will be responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with LEAN activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of production, with results impacting on shift target achievement.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do

General Task Management

• Monitor and control shift production activities. Achieve given shift production targets with right Quality.
• Design new processes and provide facilities & methods to ensure the cost-effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations.
• Ensure Quality with continuous follow-ups with production team.
• Assist with shop floor layout and cell designs. Develop fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks.
• Generating production documentation such as assembly Work instructions. Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions.
• Ensure product and process quality meets specifications required.
• Oversee installation of machinery and equipment.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout Remove waste from the processes.
• Organize plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time.
• Plan and organize maintenance. Respond to breakdowns. Report down time and possible trends.
• Support and lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities.
• Carry out FMEAs, (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) process documentation and implement improvements. Implement Poka-Yoke (error proofing) where possible to prevent errors.
• Investigate production and process issues providing technical support and training.
• Keep up with current and developing engineering trends. Undertake special projects as required.
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews.
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients.
• Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
• Produce written reports and make presentations.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

People Management

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing Procurement team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.

Financial and Budget Control

• Input and hold responsibility for Production budgets.

Relationship Management

• Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the maintenance strategy.

Here Is Some Of What You'll Need (required)

• Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma
• Proven 10-12 years of experience as a Production Engineer
• Flexible and willing to work in the shifts
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good technical and IT skills, working knowledge of SAP or NetSuite will be advantage
• Good knowledge of HSE and 5S standards.

Here Are a Few Of Our Preferred Experiences

• Proven experience in a Production role, preferably within an automotive or steel fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvement.
• Knowledge of various processes from Fabrication, Product Assembly, Plating etc.
• Demonstrable experience of running a shifts production, preferably in the Manufacturing, automotive industry.
• A full understanding of the requirements of running a production shifts, such as health and safety and security requirements to include certification of dangerous goods handling and aviation security.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Nextracker does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.

Nextracker provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: [HIDDEN TEXT]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within NX will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Thank you for considering a career with Nextracker.

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