Summary of 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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the quotation of machinery or equipment required for the processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and implement kaizen projects to improve productivity &amp; efficiency.</li><li>Hands-on root cause analysis on production, engineering, equipment, and maintenance issues.</li><li>Projects and process improvements (implementation, analysis, and process improvements)</li><li>Collaborate with the Operations Team on Program Deliverables</li><li>PFMEAs Review / Simulation Review / Control Plans / Launch Deliverables</li><li>Support Plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement</li><li>Actively participate in meetings with the plants to support and meet the project deliverables.</li><li>Automation troubleshooting, new equipment installation and modifications</li><li>Process equipment evaluation to implementation</li><li>Ensure equipment and systems comply with relevant standards</li><li>Establishes equipment installation board and review weekly/daily with OEM and contractors.</li><li>Develop and lead trial runs at all sites.</li><li>Coaching / Mentoring / Training of newer / less experienced team members</li><li>Lead the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI)</li><li>Lead the development of VSM (Value Stream Map) for Production lines across all sites</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities: <ul><li>Familiarity with design standards In US (i.e. OSHA, NEC, etc.)6Solid understanding of safety systems design</li><li>Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills. Must exhibit professional and courteous communication / interaction under pressure.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and a high level of self-motivation</li><li>Demonstrated technical project management experience.</li><li>Strong logical and methodical reasoning capabilities</li><li>Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.</li><li>Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs</li><li>Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast-paced work environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.</li><li>Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software</li><li>Able to effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation.</li><li>Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.</li></ul>

Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality PV modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest- rated solar modules. Silfab operates state-of-the-art facilities in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada and will soon be manufacturing solar cells and PV modules in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Each facility features multiple automated production lines, an ISO 9001:2015-accredited Quality Management System, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market. Visit www.silfabsolar.com for more information.

Manufacturing Engineer

Summary of Position&nbsp;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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the quotation of machinery or equipment required for the processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and implement kaizen projects to improve productivity &amp; efficiency.</li><li>Hands-on root cause analysis on production, engineering, equipment, and maintenance issues.</li><li>Projects and process improvements (implementation, analysis, and process improvements)</li><li>Collaborate with the Operations Team on Program Deliverables</li><li>PFMEAs Review / Simulation Review / Control Plans / Launch Deliverables</li><li>Support Plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement</li><li>Actively participate in meetings with the plants to support and meet the project deliverables.</li><li>Automation troubleshooting, new equipment installation and modifications</li><li>Process equipment evaluation to implementation</li><li>Ensure equipment and systems comply with relevant standards</li><li>Establishes equipment installation board and review weekly/daily with OEM and contractors.</li><li>Develop and lead trial runs at all sites.</li><li>Coaching / Mentoring / Training of newer / less experienced team members</li><li>Lead the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI)</li><li>Lead the development of VSM (Value Stream Map) for Production lines across all sites</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities: <ul><li>Familiarity with design standards In US (i.e. OSHA, NEC, etc.)6Solid understanding of safety systems design</li><li>Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills. Must exhibit professional and courteous communication / interaction under pressure.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and a high level of self-motivation</li><li>Demonstrated technical project management experience.</li><li>Strong logical and methodical reasoning capabilities</li><li>Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.</li><li>Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs</li><li>Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast-paced work environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.</li><li>Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software</li><li>Able to effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation.</li><li>Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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