Industrial engineer

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

The Industrial Engineer serves as a recognized expert who provides vision, subject matter expertise, and problem-solving solutions to meet HSC business objectives by optimizing complex processes and systems. The Industrial Engineer is aligned to Production, providing a primary point of contact, and is accountable for optimizing process/system efficiency and product quality through waste elimination. The Industrial Engineer also serves as a coach and mentor in lean, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering.

Essential Functions

• Analyzing operations: Assessing workflows and production processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Designing systems: Creating integrated systems involving people, materials, and information to enhance productivity.
• Improving efficiency: Implementing strategies to reduce waste.
• Ensuring quality: Making sure that final products meet established quality standards.
• Developing layouts: Designing production layouts and reviewing current processes for potential improvements.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to streamline operations
• Leading area’s continuous improvement program

Preferred Experience

• Strong understanding of constraint modeling and analysis , including hard and soft constraints in system design.
• Experience integrating optimization models into simulation environments or enterprise systems.

Skills

• Ability to effectively coach and mentor
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of manufacturing operations
• Application of basic engineering principles for effective process troubleshooting
• Effective project coordination, teamwork, and collaboration
• Exceptional project management and change management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficient in process modeling/mapping and statistical/data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to lead and influence groups of individuals without direct reporting lines
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and track manufacturing costs for decision-making

Behaviors

• Manages Complexity – makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results – consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates – builds partnerships with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency,

energy, and enthusiasm.

• Manages Ambiguity – operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way

forward is not clear.

• Decision Quality – makes good and timely decisions that keep the team moving forward.
• Ensures Accountability – holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively – develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Strategic Mindset – sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Nimble Learning – actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and/or industrial engineering.

The range for this position is $97,360.00 - $133,870.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
[email protected]
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 1089