Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Requirements

• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of team
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of all PV related certification including but not limited to; UL1703, IEC 61215, IEC61730-1, IEC61730-2
• Knowledge in working with Lean Manufacturing/JIT, Six Sigma methodologies and Total Quality fundamentals
• Knowledge of SPC/FMEA
• Knowledge of reading Blueprint/GD&T drawings
• Highly proficient in Excel and advanced data analysis software: IMP, Minitab, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics related field or equivalent experience
• Practical knowledge and application of statistical software packages
• Microsoft Office and Access Proficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, test procedures and implement systems that ensure the solar modules and processes fulfill quality standards, meet safety regulations and client expectations.
• Develop quality controls and Standard Work Instructions (SWI’s) in cooperation with the management team
• Monitor the variations in scraps products and raw materials (out of spec) that are rejected at the various steps of production flow; make statistical evaluations and define corrective actions; lead root cause/corrective action activities
• Use in-depth analysis to suggest improvements of the quality controls and SWI’s in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished product
• Continually support and train the Quality Technicians, Lead Hands and Production Operators on SWI’s, Quality and Process issues
• Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product
• Monitor and accordingly suggest improvements to the Leadership Team on the production recipes for the various steps of the process; implement approved improvements
• Develop, implement, test, analyze, revise and improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepare PPAP submissions and approvals (Customers and Suppliers)
• Perform root-cause analysis and apply corrective/preventive actions
• Champion Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related inspection and testing activities
• Maintain ongoing defect-prevention activities through FMEA reviews
• Involvement in design reviews internally and externally
• Perform process, system, and dimensional audits
• Perform dimensional layouts and MSA studies for new and existing programs
• Champion new product launches for all quality-related documentations
• Implement SPC and liaise with suppliers and customers when required, going to customer sites as needed
• Review supplier SCAR’s and 8D’s. Improve supplier quality training and working on action with the supplier
• Review RMA Claims for accuracy. Oversee RMA program in-house
• In collaboration with the Leadership Team produce and maintain all documentation required for the Quality manual in respecting the ISO standards
• Support the Quality Manager
• Respect and promote company ethics and operational values
• Be a driving force in continual improvement and corrective/preventative actions
• Ensure and continuously improve the quality standards of the finished product
• Contribute to reducing downtime in production and product defects through preventive and corrective actions
• Constantly enhance the motivation and team-spirit of all operational staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one or more years of experience in quality role, experience can be substituted for education, preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as Quality Engineer in a high-volume, high-tech manufacturing environment preferred
• Module manufacturing experience preferred
• Certified Quality Engineer accreditation preferred
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, MRP and/or ERP systems preferred