NPI Manufacturing Engineer II: Lead Transfer & Ramp

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the transfer of new process and product programs from pre-production through manufacturing qualification to full implementation. You will develop master schedules, downtime and ramp plans, and manage budgets while coordinating across cross-functional teams and reporting to executive leadership.

Ideal candidates have strong CMS experience, the ability to present to senior management, and a solid understanding of OpEx/CapEx

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years in desired areas
• Bachelor’s degree 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
• 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
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 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
• 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 downtime and throughput impact
• Coordinate execution of key engineering and qualification tests
• Manage critical timelines and schedules
• Lead task forces and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Resolve day-to-day project, scheduling, and budget challenges
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Domestic and international travel as required
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new process/product programs from pre-production through manufacturing qualification to full implementation
• Develop master schedule, downtime and ramp plans, and manage budget
• Identify key risks and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders including GMO operations, ME sustaining and integration teams, and executive leadership
• Travel 10% - 20% as required
• Develop qualification scorecards and track program status
• Lead program downtime and throughput impact
• Coordinate key engineering and qualification tests
• Manage critical timelines and schedules
• Lead task forces and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Resolve day-to-day project, scheduling, and budget challenges
• Adhere to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Budget tracking

Manufacturing processes

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

MS Degree in technical discipline

PhD Degree in technical discipline

Tools

CMS system

Job description

First Solar is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the transfer of new process and product programs from pre-production through manufacturing qualification to full implementation. You will develop master schedules, downtime and ramp plans, and manage budgets while coordinating across cross-functional teams and reporting to executive leadership.

Ideal candidates have strong CMS experience, the ability to present to senior management, and a solid understanding of OpEx/CapEx