Process Engineer (Ingot)

Location: Cartersville, GA

About the role

The Process Engineer must provide direction, guidance, and support to all shift and day Process Technicians. This role applies continuous improvement methodology to enhance plant operations, supporting specific plant goals in operational effectiveness (OE), job effectiveness (JE), safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methods for sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Initiate process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and perform defect analysis.
• Execute all required duties while practicing safe work methods and adhering to all plant safety rules.
• Drive investigations, propose, procure, and launch new process and operations improvements (flexible automation and manual equipment) by developing specific metrics and conducting necessary audits.
• Assist in developing technical training plans for process engineering and continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
• Develop troubleshooting guides for maintenance and operations personnel for line use. Train and deploy these in the plant.
• Actively participate with the EHS team to lead projects that improve worker safety and minimize incident risk.
• Function as a change agent and systematically drive and implement change through cross-functional efforts between safety, manufacturing, and quality resources.
• Develop engineering documentation: PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, etc.
• Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on plant improvements.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Qcells.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, or other engineering.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience.
• Relevant experience within an industrial engineering environment (semiconductor, solar, etc.).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Proficiency in engineering tools (CAD, Statics, Minitab, etc.).

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without restriction.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, or lift as required within limits set by Q Cells.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.