Manufacture Engineer

Silfab Solar•Fort Mill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process and Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for obtaining machinery quotations, implementing productivity-enhancing projects, troubleshooting production issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities also include overseeing projects, collaborating on program deliverables, and ensuring compliance with standards. The individual also coaches team members and develops SOPs, SWIs, and PFMEA for new production lines.

Requirements

Familiarity with design standards In Canada and US (i.e. CSA, NEC, etc.)6Solid understanding of safety systems design
Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation
Good oral and written communication skills. Must exhibit professional and courteous communication / interaction under pressure.
Strong organizational skills and a high level of self-motivation
Demonstrated technical project management experience.
Strong logical and methodical reasoning capabilities
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast-paced work environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software
Able to effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
University or College degree/diploma in Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Controls Technology or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in automation within the solar industry.
Familiarity with design standards In Canada and US (i.e. CSA, NEC, etc.)
Solid understanding of safety systems design

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the application of Statistical Process Control is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the quotation of machinery or equipment required for the processes.
Identify and implement kaizen projects to improve productivity & efficiency.
Support the production team with data and analysis toward resolving other issues including those outside of engineering scope
Hands-on root cause analysis on production, engineering, equipment, and maintenance issues.
Projects and process improvements (implementation, analysis, and process improvements)
Process Control Specification.
Process Control Flow Chart.
Support Equipment Runoff @ OEM
Collaborate with the Operations Team on Program Deliverables
PFMEAs Review / Simulation Review / Control Plans / Launch Deliverables
Support Plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement
Actively participate in meetings with the plants to support and meet the project deliverables.
Support all sites with troubleshooting activities, provide solutions and support for process concerns or improvement
Automation troubleshooting, new equipment installation and modifications
Process equipment evaluation to implementation
Ensure equipment and systems comply with relevant standards and legislation.
Establishes equipment installation board and review weekly/daily with OEM and contractors.
Develop and lead trial runs at all sites.
Coaching / Mentoring / Training of newer / less experienced team members
Lead the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
Lead the development of VSM (Value Stream Map) for Production lines across all sites
Responsible for the PFMEA for New production lines