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Silfab Solar

Manufacturing Engineer

Silfab Solar, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715

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Company Description Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description Overview 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.

Responsibilities

Support the quotation of machinery or equipment required for the processes.

Identify and implement kaizen projects to improve productivity & efficiency.

Hands-on root cause analysis on production, engineering, equipment, and maintenance issues.

Projects and process improvements (implementation, analysis, and process improvements)

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.

Automation troubleshooting, new equipment installation and modifications

Process equipment evaluation to implementation

Ensure equipment and systems comply with relevant standards

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

University or College degree/diploma in Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Controls Technology or equivalent experience.

Preferred - 5 years of experience in automation within the solar industry.

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

Familiarity with design standards US (i.e OSHA, NEC, etc.)

Solid understanding of safety systems design

Additional Information Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Market Wages

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

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