Production Engineer (Module)

About the role

The Production Engineer, under the direction of the Production Manager, will provide support in the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing process. The role involves collecting, validating, analyzing, and organizing data into meaningful reports for management decision making. Duties include creating production schedules, conferring with department supervisors to determine 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.

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 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ 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, and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability 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
• Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without restriction
• Ability to perform reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work 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 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