Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia. We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions. A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are \xe2\x80\x9cSolar\xe2\x80\x99s most trusted\xe2\x80\x9d!
DESIGNATION : Senior/Engineer, Manufacturing

RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLE / JOB SUMMARY: We are looking to hire highly motivated, hands-on Senior / Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible to support the start-up of new start-up Solar Manufacturing Plants globally. The candidate will also be responsible to work together with the stakeholders from Operations for the recruitment, staffing and training plan of the Operators/Specialist to ensure sustainable operations post initial production ramp. Candidate must be willing to be stationed overseas for long terms of at least 6 months or longer when required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior/Manufacturing Manager To observe and abide to all Environmental Health and Safety related rules and procedures in compliance to the Environmental Health and Safety policy. Start-Up Phase:

• Design and oversee the daily manufacturing lines activities, drive for continuous improvement by implementing up-to-date methods to achieve the manufacturing goals set by the management.
• Lead teams of production supervisors/ leaders/ operators on shift to achieve the daily manufacturing targets.
• Design and implement line operational procedures, and ensure compliance with corporate requirements and procedures.
• Design and implement efficient Manufacturing System with high productivity.
• Design and maintain optimum utilization of equipment and resources and constantly review methods of WIP management and flow. Ensure the processes are in control using SPC.
• Involve in daily line sustaining troubleshooting on process and quality related issues.
• Design and manage all non-conformance material and scraps disposition as according to the process control procedures and quality related procedures.

SMT (Self- Managed Team \xe2\x80\x93 Kaizen) Operations:

• Optimizing manufacturing operations such as productivity improvement, data analysis through MES, SAP systems
• Coach, mentor junior engineers on the manufacturing systems, conduct trainings
• Participate actively in key project such as cost reduction through manufacturing analysis, yield improvement, Cpk. improvement, new product / process development, new machine qualification, process optimization, throughput improvement and new material evaluation/qualification
• Coordinating closely with cross-departments on projects/ KPIs and solving engineering issues through 4M, RCA methodologies
• Drive the team of leaders/ operators to participate in all continuous improvement projects related to cost, quality & service using Six-Sigma, Gemba, Kaizen or similar applicable methodology
• As an individual contributor, may be accountable for projects/programs as well as, developing methods and parameters, project methodology and/or project proposals.
• Establish new or sustain existing standard operating procedures, conduct risk assessments for assigned workstations
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project progress and/or the specific goals of the division.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Physics / Manufacturing / Chemistry
• Minimum 3-4 years working experience in the field of Manufacturing
• Possess leadership skills and has experience in leading shift operations team
• Possess production hands-on experience in production line planning, production control, engineering methods for process controls, input / output balancing, FIFO methodology, cycletime management, productivity improvement and line staffing
• Exposure to fast paced manufacturing environment in MNC is advantageous
• Working experience in Solar or Semiconductors manufacturing industry preferred
• Knowledge on Solar or Semiconductor process flow and manufacturing system
• Track records of cost reduction achievement
• Hands-on experience with Lean Production System development preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skill, good presentation, team-building and communications
• Must be highly energetic and have the drive to get things done ahead of plan
• Knowledge of tools and methodologies like SPC, SPS, FMEA, DOE, Fish-Bone Analysis, TPM, etc
• Skills and abilities to perform job include: analytical communication, presentation skills, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, exercises mature judgment; ability to work in a team, as well as, independently; ability to influence other people
• Highly discipline in manufacturing behavior
• Candidate must be willing to be stationed overseas for long terms of at least 6 months or longer when required
• Good coaching, mentoring skills and balancing of manpower resources
• Strong performance appraisal skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness \xe2\x80\x93 Build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and outside the organization that are based on mutual trust and respect
• Dynamic & committed with proactive working attitude
• Strong passion for process improvement, organizational, analytical and interpersonal & people skills