Manager- Engineering Manufacturing USA

Job Title

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions

Manages the Plant Manufacturing Submodule and Finishing Engineering Department. Leads process improvement projects required in the manufacturing areas of the plant. Implements team building efforts in order to reach established goals and objectives.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering disciplines or the equivalent. Master's degree in specialty area highly desired. 8 or more years' experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to manage others successfully and to be able to motivate them to accomplish objectives and gain desired results.

Required Skills / Competencies

• Organizational and Managerial Skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement / quality tools, Robust Engineering / Design of experiments, SPC 6 Sigma and FMEA.
• Problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent data handling skills.
• Understanding of computer applications.
• Understanding of Engineering Techniques and Practices.
• Photovoltaic experience is a must.
• Good communications skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Reporting Relationships

This position will have direct reports.

Travel

Estimated Salary Range

US Physical Requirements

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.