First Solar · 7 hours ago
Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II USA (1st Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expFirst Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking an Engineer- Manufacturing Systems II to enhance and standardize manufacturing systems across their Perrysburg plants. The role involves developing new manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and collaborating with various teams to improve operational efficiency.
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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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Good record in driving continuous improvement projects in operation excellence
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent
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
Well-versed in the manufacturing process flow
Knowledgeable of the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Ability to climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis
Ability to lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
Ability to lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
Ability to 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, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)
Preferred
At least 2 years of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience (such as Technical Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Engineer)
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Degree in Manufacturing System
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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