Qcells North America
Production Engineer (Module)
Qcells North America, Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120
Production Engineer
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Engineer supports day‑to‑day operations of the manufacturing process. The role collects, validates, analyzes, and organizes data into meaningful reports for management decision making. Duties include creating production schedules, consulting with department supervisors to determine progress of work, completion dates, and inventory levels, and solving production problems. The Engineer also compiles information into operational reports and leads cross‑departmental initiatives to meet building‑wide goals. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, and Data Analytics.
Responsibilities
Work closely with production management in ongoing reporting and develop analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions.
Work with the Production Manager on budget analysis and preparation; develop operating goals for productivity, quality, and safety.
Compile and analyze company data and create reports for management 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 for day‑to‑day problem solving and continuous improvement.
Lead 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.
Maintain 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 for performance benchmarking.
Work with planning and scheduling to develop complete production plans, assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve problems, and report results of production processes.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
0–5+ years of related experience.
Fluency in Korean strongly preferred.
Impeccable math and analytic skills.
Comfortable integrating new technology into an existing business environment.
Strong data analysis, verification, and problem‑solving abilities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability 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.
Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds without restriction.
Ability to reach, push, pull, or lift as required within limits set by Q Cells.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Preferred 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.
Ability to work with ambiguous data sets and information, using people skills and intuition to navigate solutions.
Ability to learn various software applications required for quality and performance reporting and analysis.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with production management in ongoing reporting and develop analytical tools to enhance production volume and profitability.
Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions.
Work with the Production Manager on budget analysis and preparation; develop operating goals for productivity, quality, and safety.
Compile and analyze company data and create reports for management 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 for day‑to‑day problem solving and continuous improvement.
Lead 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.
Maintain 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 for performance benchmarking.
Work with planning and scheduling to develop complete production plans, assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve problems, and report results of production processes.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
0–5+ years of related experience.
Fluency in Korean strongly preferred.
Impeccable math and analytic skills.
Comfortable integrating new technology into an existing business environment.
Strong data analysis, verification, and problem‑solving abilities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability 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.
Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds without restriction.
Ability to reach, push, pull, or lift as required within limits set by Q Cells.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Preferred 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.
Ability to work with ambiguous data sets and information, using people skills and intuition to navigate solutions.
Ability to learn various software applications required for quality and performance reporting and analysis.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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