Sr. Production Engineer (Ingot)

Qcells USA Corp.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer - Ingot to support day-to-day manufacturing operations in Cartersville, GA. You will collect, validate, analyze, and report data to provide management with actionable insights and drive improvements in production scheduling and efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, data analytics, and cross-department collaboration to meet building-wide goals and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean/Six Sigma.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MES systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and analytical tools to improve volume and profitability.
• Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions.
• Assist in budget analysis and setting operating goals for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Compile and analyze data to create management reports.
• Provide production line support including process improvements and equipment troubleshooting.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to meet building-wide goals.
• Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and best-practice tools for continuous improvement.
• Develop new reporting methods and templates to drive cross-functional improvements.

Skills

Industrial Analytics

Data Analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MES

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Title: Sr. Production Engineer - Ingot

Location: Cartersville, GA

SUMMARY

Hanwha Qcells designs, 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 to determine the 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 candidate possess a 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.
• 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, establishing priorities; monitoring progress, revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results of production processes
• Creation of mechanisms to improve production and streamline workflow
• Identify and 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.
• 5+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or related experience.
• 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)
• 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
• Advanced proficiency in using ERP/MES systems
• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within 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 implementing new programs and data systems
• Ability to utilize abstract reasoning techniques to build reporting logic and establish creative solutions to new problems
• Ability to learn various software applications required for 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 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.