Process Engineer (Ingot)

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS in Cartersville, GA seeks a Process Engineer (Ingot) to drive process improvements on the production line. You will develop sampling, testing methods and PFMEA/control plans, mentor operators and support safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma/Lean approaches, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous documentation to sustain OE/JE goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, or related).
• 3+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in industrial engineering environments (semiconductor, solar).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with MS Office and related software.
• Proficient with CAD, Statics and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Develop sampling, inspection, testing methods and evaluation of products.
• Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and defect analysis.
• Follow safety rules and perform duties safely.
• Lead process and operations improvements with metrics and audits.
• Assist in training plans for process engineering and Six Sigma.
• Develop troubleshooting guides for line use and deploy them in the plant.
• Collaborate with EHS to improve worker safety and reduce incidents.
• Drive and implement change across safety, manufacturing and quality resources.
• Prepare engineering docs: PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions.
• Create regular reports to track progress on plant improvements.
• Adhere to Hanwha Q CELLS policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Statics

Minitab

Job description

Summary

The Process Engineer must provide direction, guidance, and support to all the shift and day Process Technicians. The Process Engineer will apply continuous improvement methodology to enhance plant operations, supporting the specific plant goals in operational effectiveness (OE), job effectiveness (JE), safety, and quality.

Description

Title: Process Engineer (Ingot)

Location: Cartersville, GA

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methods for sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and defect analysis
• Execute all required duties while practicing safe work methods and adhering to all plant safety rules.
• Be the driver in investigating, proposing, procuring, and launching new process and operations improvements (flexible automation and manual equipment) by developing specific metrics and conducting necessary audits.
• Assist in developing technical training plans for process engineering and continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
• Develop troubleshooting guides for maintenance and operations personnel for line use. Train and deploy these in the plant.
• Actively participate with the EHS team to lead projects that improve worker safety and minimize incident risk.
• Function as a change agent and systematically drive and implement change through cross-functional efforts between the safety, manufacturing, and quality resources.
• Develop engineering documentation: PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, etc.
• Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on plant improvements.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of HanwhaQcells.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requiredqualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, and other engineering
• 3+ years of process engineering experience
• Relevant experience within an industrial engineering environment (semiconductor, solar, etc.)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Proficiency in Engineering tools (CAD, Statics, Minitab, etc.)

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without restriction
• Ability to reach, push, pull, or lift as required within limits set by Q Cells
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time

Hanwha Q CELLSprovidesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.