Sr. Production Engineer (Module)

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Cartersville, Georgia. The individual will create production schedules, analyze data, and address production issues to enhance efficiency and profitability.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, along with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles while being fluent in Korean is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Fluency in Korean strongly preferred.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production management on reporting and analytical tools.
• Identify production issues and drive resolutions.
• Compile and analyze company data to create reports.
• Utilize LEAN and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Lead new manufacturing initiatives for improved efficiencies.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Data verification

Analytic skills

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

SUMMARY

The Sr. Production Engineer, under the direction of the Production Manager, 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. 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. Ideal candidate possesses strong background in Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Program Management, Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production management in both ongoing reporting and the development of analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
• Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions.
• Work with the Production Manager on 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.
• Lead 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.
• Keep records, manage direct and indirect labor costs, coordinate 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.
• Create 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 engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Fluency in Korean strongly preferred.
• Impeccable math and analytic skills.
• Must be comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment.
• Strong data analysis, data verification, problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• 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.
• The ability to work with ambiguous data sets and information, using people skills and intuition to navigate solutions.
• Ability to learn various software applications required for quality and performance reporting and analysis.

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.