Manager- Engineering Manufacturing USA

First Solar (US)•Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

10h•$131,200 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the Plant Manufacturing Submodule and Finishing Engineering Department. Leads process improvement projects required in the manufacturing areas of the plant. Implements team building efforts in order to reach established goals and objectives. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Requirements

Eight or more years’ experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to manage others successfully and to be able to motivate them to accomplish objectives and gain desired results.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering disciplines or the equivalent.
Proven Organizational and Managerial Skills.
Proven understanding of continuous improvement/quality tools, Robust Engineering/Design of experiments, SPC 6 Sigma and FMEA.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Possess excellent data handling skills.
Excellent understanding of computer applications.
Excellent understanding of Engineering Techniques and Practices.
Photovoltaic experience a must.
Good communications skills.
Refer to "Senior Manager/Executive" competencies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in specialty area highly desired.

Responsibilities

Manage the development, continuous improvement and documentation of Robust Solar Module manufacturing processes in a cost efficient manner.
Oversee the handling of module data regarding module reliability, conversion efficiency and manufacturing yield.
Interface with manufacturing to reduce material and labor content while meeting production schedules.
Assist in the development of the department and project budgets (including cost projections) and ensures adherence to the same.
Present project and program status reports.
Interface with other Company and Customer Representatives as required.
Ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures and housekeeping standards.
Responsible for effective communication levels and fosters team building.
Mentor and coach engineers.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.