Sr. Production Engineer (Ingot)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production management in both ongoing reporting and in developing analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
• Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions.
• Work with 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.
• Led 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, and 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.
• 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 industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or related experience.
• Impeccable math and analytic skills.
• Strong data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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.

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.
• Chinese or Korean language skills.