NPI Engineer

Description

• Develop and implements new Product and Materials.
• Project management related to new material management. 
• Market research and competitor technology research on the materials.  
• Develop engineering documentation: PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, etc.
• 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 development of technical training plan 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 resource.
• Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on plant improvements.
• Support skill-up of engineer level with mentoring and helping engineering qualification.
• Planning and executing team tasks.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field. 
• Proven technical acumen.

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Ability to filter “Big Data” and interpret for data driven decision making.
• Ability to manage the projects and groups as a leader. 
• Experience with Process management with manufacturing process  
• Management or running experience in manufacturing site.  
• 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.