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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Process and Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes within a solar module production facility in Burlington, Washington.

• Hire, train, and manage manufacturing engineering staff, including conducting performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Mentor, coach, and support career development of direct reports.
• Foster strong communication within the department and across other business units.
• Lead the team by modeling company values and principles.

• Develop, implement, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes, procedures, and standards to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement of PFMEAs and VSMs for products and manufacturing lines.
• Identify and execute kaizen projects to boost productivity.
• Provide production teams with data and analysis to resolve issues across engineering and operations.
• Conduct hands-on root cause analysis of production, equipment, and maintenance challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to transition NPIs from R&D to production, ensuring alignment with project gate processes.

• Manage manufacturing engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring timely completion.
• Support equipment and machinery quotations for process requirements.
• Develop timelines, budgets, and scope of work for projects.
• Lead process improvement projects from analysis to implementation.
• Oversee equipment runoff at OEMs, installations, debugging, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations to meet program deliverables.
• Review PFMEAs, simulations, control plans, and launch requirements.
• Support multiple sites with troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Oversee automation troubleshooting, new equipment installations, and modifications.
• Ensure equipment and systems comply with applicable standards and regulations.
• Establish and lead equipment installation boards with OEMs and contractors.
• Develop and execute trial runs across sites.

• Familiarity with U.S. design standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70) and safety systems design.
• Hands-on experience with robotics, control systems, Control Logix PLCs, and plant automation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with professionalism under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated technical project management experience.
• Logical, methodical reasoning abilities with strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to collaborate with machine builders and integrators through design, build, and integration phases.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control preferred.
• Solid understanding of safe manufacturing systems design.