Engineer- Manufacturing NPI II USA

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to lead the transfer of new process and product programs from pre-production through manufacturing qualification to full execution.

Expect to develop master schedules, ramp plans, and manage budgets while coordinating across cross-functional teams and reporting to executive leadership. The role requires an associate degree in a technical discipline with relevant engineering experience or higher, with a strong background in CMS,

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years in engineering in desired areas; or 2 years engineering plus 6 years technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years engineering in manufacturing setting; or 2 years engineering plus 3 years technical in manufacturing.
• MS degree with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 4 years engineering in manufacturing setting; or
• PhD with 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new process/product programs from pre-production to full implementation.
• Develop master schedule, downtime and ramp plans; manage budget and key risks.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders including GMO operations, ME sustaining and executive leadership.
• Develop qualification scorecards and track program status; manage program budget and downtime.

Skills

CMS management

Stakeholder coordination

Presentations to execs

Finance knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Organizational skills

Cycle time calculations

Leadership

Time management

Education

Associates degree in technical discipline

Bachelors degree in technical discipline

MS degree in technical discipline

PhD in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• Lead the transfer of new process/product programs from pre-production, through manufacturing qualification, to full implementation. Responsibilities include developing master schedule, developing downtime and ramp plans, managing budget, identification of key risks, coordination of activities across cross functional teams and champion programs through the change management system. Provide regular updates to a cross section of stakeholders, including GMO operations, ME sustaining and integration teams and executive leadership team.

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in desired areas.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a technical program through the change management (CMS) system.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders across all First Solar locations.
• Ability to create effective presentations and present to senior management.
• Good knowledge of finance, OpEx., CapEx. Budget tracking and monitoring.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of Cycle Time, Throughput and Ramp calculations.
• Exhibit good leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Working with subject matter experts champion program(s) through the change management system.
• Develop qualification scorecards and track program status.
• Provide regular status updates to all stakeholders.
• Manage program budget.
• Manage program downtime and throughput impact.