Quality Engineer

Summary of Position**

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality control of products and processes for Silfab Solar. According to the established programs, the Quality Engineer performs the control on the status of the quality management system.

** Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** Skills**

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.

** Traits**

Proven interpersonal skills, including leadership, teamwork, and acting as a change agent

Ability to work independently and achieve goals with minimal direction.

** Education and/or Experience**

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

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

Additional Information

** Compensation and Benefits**

$26.00/Hour

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Health Savings Account option

Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee PV Panel Purchase Program