Engineer- Manufacturing NPI III USA

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Lead the transfer of new process/product programs from pre-production, through manufacturing qualification, to full implementation. Responsibilities include developing master schedule, developing downtime and ramp plans, managing budget, identification of key risks, coordination of activities across cross functional teams and champion programs through the change management system. Provide regular updates to a cross section of stakeholders, including GMO operations, ME sustaining and integration teams and executive leadership team.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 Years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 4 years Engineering and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 4 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated experience in leading a technical program through the change management (CMS) system.
Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders across all First Solar locations.
Ability to create effective presentations and present to senior management.
Outstanding knowledge of finance, CpW, OpEx., CapEx. Budget tracking and monitoring.
Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of Cycle Time, Throughput and Ramp calculations.
Ability to utilize MRM and P90 roadmaps to create ramp plans.
Exhibit good leadership and team building skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong time management skills.
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, 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).

Responsibilities

Working with subject matter experts champion program(s) through the change management system.
Develop qualification scorecards and track program status.
Provide regular status updates to all stakeholders.
Manage program budget.
Manage program downtime and throughput impact.
Coordinate execution of key engineering and qualification tests.
Manage critical timelines and schedules.
Lead task forces and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Resolve day-to-day project, scheduling, and budget challenges.
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Domestic and international travel as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.