Process Engineer

Process Engineer

We are hiring for a Process Engineer position for a manufacturing firm on the Westside of Jacksonville. This is a direct hire position with full benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

The purpose of this position is to lead technical reviews of customer contracts and technical agreements, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing process requirements, and customer-specific technical specifications, ensure contract reviews are completed accurately and on time to minimize execution risks, quality issues, and compliance concerns, and provide on-site technical support to manufacturing and resolve engineering or process-related issues during contract implementation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of customer contracts and technical agreements for regional sales orders, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing process requirements, customer-specific technical specifications, and special contractual requirements.
• Ensure contract reviews are completed accurately and on time to minimize execution risks, quality issues, and manufacturing nonconformities.
• Provide technical support to production during contract implementation and resolve engineering and process-related issues to ensure successful execution. Contract Review Process & Documentation
• Participate in the development, validation, implementation, and promotion of cost reduction initiatives, including alternative material qualification, process optimization, and product design simplification.
• Drive the implementation and utilization of approved cost-saving materials within the assigned region to support the company's overall cost reduction strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate contract review activities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify and proactively mitigate key quality risks throughout the photovoltaic module product lifecycle, with a focus on materials, manufacturing processes, and product reliability.
• Perform other engineering duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or related discipline required (Master's degree preferred).
• 1-3 years of working experience in high-tech manufacturing industry or highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineering change management (ECN), BOM management, and manufacturing documentation is preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, customer requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with photovoltaic module manufacturing processes, materials, and engineering change processes.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD software (Solidworks or Inventor), experience using SAP, PLM and MES.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate manufacturing feasibility, identify technical risks, and support engineering decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to support cross-functional engineering activities, including contract review, production support, cost reduction initiatives, process improvement, and other engineering projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday. Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction.

This is a drug free workplace. All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug test and background check.