Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II USA (1st Shift)

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Solar is seeking an Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II on the 1st shift to drive new and existing systems across manufacturing stages, ensuring safety, quality, and cost improvements. The role collaborates with shift managers and supporting departments to standardize processes and implement ISO 9000 compliant systems at the Perrysburg site.

Candidates should bring leadership, communications, and project management skills, with 3+ years in manufacturing and advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering or Physical Science or equivalent.
• Leadership, communication, and project management skills required.
• ISO 9000 experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Introduce and enhance manufacturing systems across shifts.
• Ensure standardization across all plants and extended operations.
• Drive continuous improvement projects in operation excellence.
• Ensure ISO 9000 compliance for Perrysburg site.
• Collaborate with shift managers and supporting departments to improve systems.
• Record and analyze data on manufacturing systems for improvements.
• Travel up to 10% and participate in training at other locations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Continuous improvement

PDCA

Manufacturing systems

ISO 9000

Formation

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Engineering or Physical Science

Manufacturing System degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II USA (1st Shift)

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

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for introducing new manufacturing systems and enhancing the existing manufacturing system (Safety, Quality, Controls, and Cost) for the shift operation to ensure standardization across all Perrysburg, OH plants.

Education/Experience:

• At least 2 years of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience (such as Technical Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Engineer) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Good record in driving continuous improvement projects in operation excellence.
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent.
• Degree in Manufacturing System preferred.
• Behavioral:
  • Possesses strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent communications skills.
  • Possesses excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking.
  • Possesses proven interpersonal skills.
  • Team oriented.
• Technical:
  • Well-versed in the manufacturing process flow.
  • Knowledgeable of the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Develops new or improves existing manufacturing systems for sustainability for the manufacturing Coating, Sub-module, Finishing, and Boxing operations.
• Designs, delivers, and maintains manufacturing system and process to meet ISO 9000 requirement for the Perrysburg Site.
• Works closely with the Shift Managers, Supervisors, and relevant supporting departments to improve the manufacturing systems and process.
• Performs close loop checks on the existing Manufacturing systems (safety, quality, productivity, NPI, and controls) assessing effectiveness and practicality.
• Plans and recommends suitable manufacturing systems to be introduced to the manufacturing facility.
• Ensures that all existing manufacturing systems are standardized across all 4 shifts and enhanced to all plants within First Solar Facilities.
• Records data and analyzes information pertaining to manufacturing systems for improvements or proliferation.
• Undertakes the proliferation of established manufacturing systems in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and controls for the existing shifts.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the existing manufacturing systems and to make the necessary recommendations to the manufacturing department for changes.
• Ensures that all manufacturing systems implemented are documented properly and archived for future reference or usage.
• Performs research of relevant industry manufacturing systems to recommend suitable systems for implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager - Operations Integration.
• This position may have direct reports.

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected.
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $56,100 - $80,000,, Annually

US Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.