Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality control of products and processes. According to the established programs, the Quality Engineer performs the control on the status of the quality management system.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 teamMonitor 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 causecorrective action activitiesUse 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 productContinually support and train the Quality Technicians, Lead Hands and Production Operators on SWI's, Quality and Process issuesCreate statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished productMonitor and accordingly suggest improvements to the Leadership Team on the production recipes for the various steps of the process; implement approved improvementsDevelop, implement, test, analyze, revise and improve manufacturing processes.Prepare PPAP submissions and approvals (Customers and Suppliers)Perform root-cause analysis and apply correctivepreventive actionsChampion Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related inspection and testing activitiesMaintain ongoing defect-prevention activities through FMEA reviewsInvolvement in design reviews internally and externallyPerform process, system, and dimensional auditsPerform dimensional layouts and MSA studies for new and existing programsChampion new product launches for all quality-related documentationsImplement SPC and liaise with suppliers and customers when required, going to customer sites as neededReview supplier SCAR's and 8D's. Improve supplier quality training and working on action with the supplierReview RMA Claims for accuracy. Oversee RMA program in-houseIn collaboration with the Leadership Team produce and maintain all documentation required for the Quality manual in respecting the ISO standardsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics related field or equivalent experience.Minimum 3+ years' experience as Quality Engineer in a high-volume, high-tech manufacturing environment preferredPractical knowledge and application of statistical software packagesMicrosoft Office and Access ProficiencyMinimum one or more years of experience in quality role, experience can be substituted for education, preferredModule manufacturing experience preferredCertified Quality Engineer accreditation preferredWorking knowledge of SharePoint, MRP andor ERP systems preferred

Created: 2024-10-19