Manufacturing Systems Engineer II - Continuous Improvement

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 56,100 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Systems Leader to introduce new manufacturing systems and standardize cross-shift operations for safety, quality, and cost improvements at the Perrysburg, OH site.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing leadership, 3+ years manufacturing experience, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred, and degrees in engineering or physical sciences. Travel up to 10% is expected; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership and communications skills, strong project management and analytical thinking.
• Experience improving manufacturing systems; familiarity with ISO 9000.
• Advantage: Six Sigma Green Belt; degree in engineering or physical science.

Responsibilities

• Develops or improves manufacturing systems for sustainability across operations (Coating, Sub-module, Finishing, Boxing).
• Ensures ISO 9000 compliance and standardization across shifts and plants.
• Collaborates with Shift Managers and support departments to improve systems; analyzes data for improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Engineering or Physical Science

Manufacturing System degree preferred

Tools

PDCA cycle

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Systems Leader to introduce new manufacturing systems and standardize cross-shift operations for safety, quality, and cost improvements at the Perrysburg, OH site.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing leadership, 3+ years manufacturing experience, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred, and degrees in engineering or physical sciences. Travel up to 10% is expected; MS Office proficiency is essential.