Production Engineer (Ingot)

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS in Cartersville, GA is seeking an Ingot Production Engineer to support day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will collect, validate, and analyze data, create production schedules, and collaborate with supervisors to track progress and resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has a background in Operations, Planning, and Data Analytics, with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and strong communication skills to drive cross‑functional improvements and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Impeccable math and analytic skills.
• Must be comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment.
• Strong data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced proficiency in using ERP/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production management in ongoing reporting and in developing analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
• Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions
• Work with Production Manager in budget analysis and preparation; development of operating goals for productivity, quality, and safety
• Compile and analyze company data and create reports for management’s review
• Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries
• Utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Led the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and applying good manufacturing principles, organization structure, leadership, sourcing and integration, production systems, and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practice
• Keeps records, manages direct and indirect labor costs, and coordinates with other departments to ensure material availability, staffing, capacity, machine availability, and profitability
• Analyze statistical trends to develop KPIs with internal partners to set performance benchmarking
• Work with planning and scheduling, developing complete production plans, assigning personnel,establishingpriorities; monitoring progress, revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results of production processes
• Creation of mechanisms to improve production and streamline workflow
• Identifyand develop new reporting methods, templates, and tools to drive improvement across all business areas
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q Cells
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management

Skills

Math / analytical skills

Data analysis

ERP/MES systems

Lean / Six Sigma

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Summary

HanwhaQcellsdesigns, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Description

Title

Ingot Production Engineer

Location

Cartersville, GA

Summary

HanwhaQcellsdesigns, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Engineer will provide support in the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing process. The Production Engineer will collect,validate, analyze, and organize data into meaningful reports for management decision-making. The duties include creating production schedules, conferring with department supervisors todeterminethe progress of work and completion dates, inventory levels, and solving production problems. The Production Engineer also compiles information into operational reports and leads cross-departmental initiatives to meet building-wide goals. The ideal candidatepossessesa strong background in Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, and Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production management in both ongoing reporting and in developing analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
• Identifyproduction issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions
• Work with Production Manager in budget analysis and preparation; development of operating goals for productivity, quality, and safety
• Compile and analyze company data and create reports for management’s review
• Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries
• Utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Led the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and applying good manufacturing principles, organization structure, leadership, sourcing and integration, production systems, and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practice
• Keeps records, manages direct and indirect labor costs, and coordinates with other departments to ensure material availability, staffing, capacity, machine availability, and profitability
• Analyze statistical trends to develop KPIs with internal partners to set performance benchmarking
• Work with planning and scheduling, developing complete production plans, assigning personnel,establishingpriorities; monitoring progress, revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results of production processes
• Creation of mechanisms to improve production and streamline workflow
• Identifyand develop new reporting methods, templates, and tools to drive improvement across all business areas
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q Cells
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, orIndustrial Engineering, or related experience.
• Impeccable math and analytic skills
• Must be comfortable with integratingnew technologyinto an existing business environment
• Strong data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean/Six Sigma
• Advancedproficiencyin using ERP/MESsystems
• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting asrequiredwithin limits set by Q Cells
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to filter “Big Data” and interpret for data driven decision making
• Extensive experience implementingnew programsand data systems
• Ability toutilizeabstract reasoning techniques to build reporting logic andestablishcreative solutions tonew problems
• Ability to learn various software applicationsrequiredfor quality and performance reporting and analysis
• The ability to work with ambiguous data sets and information, using people skills and intuition to navigate solutions
• Chinese or Korean language skills

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.