Solar Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

ADP, Inc.; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems in a solar panel facility.

You will work to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, analyzing operations, supporting production, and leading root cause analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience in solar panel manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, or automated production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Analyze manufacturing operations to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Support daily production activities by troubleshooting manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Design and improve manufacturing layouts, tooling, fixtures, and workstations.
• Support installation, validation, and commissioning of new equipment and manufacturing lines.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs including yield, downtime, cycle time, scrap, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, process documentation, and engineering records.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
• Support automation projects and process control enhancements where applicable.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Train production personnel on manufacturing processes, equipment, and process changes.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) and process transfer activities.

Skills

3-5 years of experience in aManufactur

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering software tools

PLC & robotics knowledge

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems in a solar panel facility.

You will work to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, analyzing operations, supporting production, and leading root cause analyses.