Assembly Line Process Engineer: Optimize Throughput

Jinko U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jinko U.S. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Process Engineer to own and continuously improve a defined group of machines on a high-speed assembly line, ensuring uptime, quality, and throughput meet site KPIs.

This role acts as a technical problem-solver and process owner with strong documentation practices. You will develop SOPs, OCAPs, RCA/CA and other standard formats; support daily MDI meetings; drive actions to eliminate bottlenecks; train operators; and collaborate with Production, Equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a STEM-related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a high-speed assembly line/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex machinery and robotics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with RCA capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Chinese/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process subject matter expert for a group of 5–10 machines and/or manual workstations on a high-speed assembly line.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical/process documentation including SOPs, OCAPs, RCA/CA, and other standard formats.
• Support daily MDI meetings and drive actions to eliminate bottlenecks and improve daily output.
• Participate in the daily MRB process and provide RCA and corrective actions to reduce recurring quality issues.
• Develop training materials and standard work instructions for assigned process areas; transfer knowledge to OJT team.
• Conduct operator certification as needed after training completion to ensure process adherence and consistency.
• Partner with the Equipment team to respond to machine stoppages requiring EM and support rapid recovery to resume production.
• Coordinate with the Equipment team on PM scheduling for the assigned machine group and evaluate PM effectiveness to improve uptime and stability.
• Manage resources and technical actions within the assigned area to achieve KPIs and drive CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers during all phases of improvement projects affecting the assigned process area.
• Partner with Quality Engineers to resolve ongoing quality issues and implement engineering/process changes to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with Technical Engineers on material-related tests, trials, and process/material changes.
• Communicate and coordinate with foreign vendors and external resources provided by HQ as needed; use company-provided A.I. translation tools when required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a STEM-related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a high-speed assembly line/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex machinery and/or robotics applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to perform structured RCA and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Equipment, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of MS Project and Visio preferred.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Chinese/English is a plus.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a STEM-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Jinko U.S. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Process Engineer to own and continuously improve a defined group of machines on a high-speed assembly line, ensuring uptime, quality, and throughput meet site KPIs.

This role acts as a technical problem-solver and process owner with strong documentation practices. You will develop SOPs, OCAPs, RCA/CA and other standard formats; support daily MDI meetings; drive actions to eliminate bottlenecks; train operators; and collaborate with Production, Equipment,