Engineer- Manufacturing System II USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Responsible for introducing new manufacturing systems and enhancing the existing manufacturing system (Safety, Quality, Controls, and Cost) for the shift operation to ensure standardization across all Perrysburg, OH plants. Education/Experience: - At least 2 years of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience (such as Technical Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Engineer) preferred. - Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required. - Good record in driving continuous improvement projects in operation excellence. - Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred - Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent. - Degree in Manufacturing System preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: - Behavioral: - Possesses strong leadership skills. - Demonstrates excellent communications skills. - Possesses excellent organizational and project management skills. - Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking. - Possesses proven interpersonal skills. - Team oriented. - Technical: - Well-versed in the manufacturing process flow. - Knowledgeable of the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) - Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs. Essential Responsibilities: - Develops new or improves existing manufacturing systems for sustainability for the manufacturing Coating, Sub-module, Finishing, and Boxing operations. - Designs, delivers, and maintains manufacturing system and process to meet ISO 9000 requirement for the Perrysburg Site. - Works closely with the Shift Managers, Supervisors, and relevant supporting departments to improve the manufacturing systems and process. - Performs close loop checks on the existing Manufacturing systems (safety, quality, productivity, NPI, and controls) assessing effectiveness and practicality. - Plans and recommends suitable manufacturing systems to be introduced to the manufacturing facility. - Ensures that all existing manufacturing systems are standardized across all 4 shifts and enhanced to all plants within First Solar Facilities. - Records data and analyzes information pertaining to manufacturing systems for improvements or proliferation. - Undertakes the proliferation of established manufacturing systems in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and controls for the existing shifts. - Identifies opportunities to improve the existing manufacturing systems and to make the necessary recommendations to the manufacturing department for changes. - Ensures that all manufacturing systems implemented are documented properly and archived for future reference or usage. - Performs research of relevant industry manufacturing systems to recommend suitable systems for implementation. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position reports to the Manager - Operations Integration. - This position may have direct reports. Travel: - Up to 10% of global travel is expected. Estimated Salary Range: - $68,800-98,000 US Physical Requirements: Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up