Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II USA (1st Shift)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for introducing new manufacturing systems and enhancing the existing manufacturing system (Safety, Quality, Controls, and Cost) for the shift operation to ensure standardization across all Perrysburg, OH plants.

Education/Experience:

• At least 2 years of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience (such as Technical Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Engineer) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Good record in driving continuous improvement projects in operation excellence.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent.
• Degree in Manufacturing System preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Behavioral:
  • Possesses strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent communications skills.
  • Possesses excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking.
  • Possesses proven interpersonal skills.
  • Team oriented. 
• Technical:
  • Well-versed in the manufacturing process flow.
  • Knowledgeable of the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops new or improves existing manufacturing systems for sustainability for the manufacturing Coating, Sub-module, Finishing, and Boxing operations.
• Designs, delivers, and maintains manufacturing system and process to meet ISO 9000 requirement for the Perrysburg Site.
• Works closely with the Shift Managers, Supervisors, and relevant supporting departments to improve the manufacturing systems and process.
• Performs close loop checks on the existing Manufacturing systems (safety, quality, productivity, NPI, and controls) assessing effectiveness and practicality.
• Plans and recommends suitable manufacturing systems to be introduced to the manufacturing facility.
• Ensures that all existing manufacturing systems are standardized across all 4 shifts and enhanced to all plants within First Solar Facilities.
• Records data and analyzes information pertaining to manufacturing systems for improvements or proliferation.
• Undertakes the proliferation of established manufacturing systems in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and controls for the existing shifts.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the existing manufacturing systems and to make the necessary recommendations to the manufacturing department for changes.
• Ensures that all manufacturing systems implemented are documented properly and archived for future reference or usage.
• Performs research of relevant industry manufacturing systems to recommend suitable systems for implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager - Operations Integration.
• This position may have direct reports.

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected.
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• 67,400 - 96,000, Annually

US Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.May stoop