Process Engineer (Ingot)

Description SUMMARY The Process Engineer must provide direction, guidance, and support to all the shift and day Process Technicians. The Process Engineer will apply continuous improvement methodology to enhance plant operations, supporting the specific plant goals in operational effectiveness (OE), job effectiveness (JE), safety, and quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement methods for sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation of products. Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and defect analysis Execute all required duties while practicing safe work methods and adhering to all plant safety rules. Be the driver in investigating, proposing, procuring, and launching new process and operations improvements (flexible automation and manual equipment) by developing specific metrics and conducting necessary audits. Assist in developing technical training plans for process engineering and continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) Develop troubleshooting guides for maintenance and operations personnel for line use. Train and deploy these in the plant. Actively participate with the EHS team to lead projects that improve worker safety and minimize incident risk. Function as a change agent and systematically drive and implement change through cross-functional efforts between the safety, manufacturing, and quality resources. Develop engineering documentation: PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, etc. Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on plant improvements. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Qcells. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, and other engineering Relevant experience within an industrial engineering environment (semiconductor, solar, etc.) Strong organizational and project management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software Proficiency in Engineering tools (CAD, Statics, Minitab, etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical approach Proven technical acumen 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 learn various software applications required for quality and performance reporting and analysis. The ability to work with ambiguous data sets and information, using people skills and intuition to navigate solutions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without restriction Ability to reach, push, pull, or lift as required within limits set by Q Cells Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time 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.