Process Engineer

Jinko U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jinko U.S. is seeking a Process Engineer to own and continuously improve a defined group of machines on a high-speed assembly line.

You will serve as a technical problem-solver ensuring equipment performance, quality, safety, and throughput meet site KPIs through documentation and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or STEM, 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, and strong RCA/Corrective Action skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience on high-speed assembly lines/manufacturing.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting of complex machinery/ robotics.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve a defined group of machines/workstations on a high-speed line.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, RCA/CA, and OCAPs documentation.
• Support daily improvement meetings and drive actions to reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Six Sigma

Bilingual Chinese/English

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Department: Process Department (Engineering)

Job Title: Process Engineer

Overview:

he Process Engineer is responsible for owning and continuously improving a defined group of machines and/or manual workstations on a high-speed assembly line. This role serves as a technical problem-solver and process owner, ensuring equipment performance, quality, safety, and throughput meet site KPIs through strong documentation, daily support, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Equipment, Quality, Technical Engineering, and global vendors.

Job Duties & 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 (Standard Operating Procedures), OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans), RCA/CA (Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Actions), and other standard formats.


• Support daily MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) meetings and drive actions to eliminate bottlenecks and improve daily output.


• Participate in the daily MRB (Material Review Board) process and provide RCA and corrective actions to reduce recurring quality issues (including top daily defects).


• Develop training materials and standard work instructions for assigned process areas; transfer knowledge to OJT (On-the-Job Trainer) 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 (Emergency Maintenance) and support rapid recovery to resume production.


• Coordinate with the Equipment team on PM (Preventive Maintenance) 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 (Key Performance Indicators) and drive CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives.


• Collaborate with Project Engineers during all phases of improvement projects affecting the assigned process area (scope, implementation, validation, handoff).


• 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.

Place of Job in the Organizational Structure: Process Superintendent