Engineer
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Production OperationsSolar Cell Manufacturing
Useful technologies
5SHJTKaizenLeanPERCSix SigmaTopconTPMWCM
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Field of studyOperations Management
Responsibilities
Production Operations Management
- Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for solar cell manufacturing lines.
- Monitor and control production parameters to ensure stable process performance and optimum output.
- Drive adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and material resources.
- Lead shift-wise production activities and address operational bottlenecks.
Process Control & Yield Improvement
- Monitor critical process parameters across cell manufacturing processes such as:
- Texturing
- Diffusion
- PECVD
- Laser Processing
- Screen Printing
- Firing
- Testing & Sorting
- Analyze process deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis for quality and process issues using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with established quality standards and SOPs.
- Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including:
- Yield %
- OEE
- Productivity
- Line Efficiency
- Defect Rate
- Scrap Rate
- Coordinate with Quality team for containment and corrective actions.
- Drive first-time-right manufacturing culture.
Team Management
- Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and operators.
- Ensure proper manpower deployment and shift management.
- Conduct skill development and training programs for shop-floor personnel.
- Drive employee engagement and performance management initiatives.
Safety, Environment & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and statutory requirements.
- Promote a zero-accident culture across production operations.
- Ensure implementation of 5S, Kaizen, and TPM practices.
- Participate in safety audits and closure of observations within timelines.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify productivity improvement opportunities through automation and process optimization.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives related to consumables, utilities, and operational losses.