Process Engineer (Ingot)

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS seeks a Process Engineer (Ingot) in Cartersville, GA. The role guides shift/day Process Technicians and applies continuous improvement to OE, JE, safety and quality.

You will develop sampling methods, drive process improvements, and support engineering training in Six Sigma/Lean methods. You must have a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in process engineering in industrial settings (semiconductor or solar preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, or other engineering fields.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in industrial engineering environments (semiconductor, solar, etc.).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation methods.
• Initiate process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Adhere to safe work methods and plant safety rules.
• Lead change via cross-functional collaboration with safety, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Develop training plans for process engineering and continuous improvement (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions).

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

CAD

Minitab

Microsoft Office

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 Hanwha Qcells.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• 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 CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.