First Solar · 1 day ago
Engineer- Quality I USA (1st Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions. They are seeking an Engineer - Quality I to support the administration and execution of their ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System, develop procedures, lead internal audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Support the administration and execution of First Solar, Perrysburg’s (PBG) ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS)
Develop and maintain procedures and processes in support of the QMS
Lead PBG’s ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Provide required training and analysis
Support all external (ISO, Customer, and Third Party) QMS audits
Maintain PBG’s Document Control Center (DCC). Comply with regulatory, contractual, and company policies and procedures for record review and retention
Define, implement, and monitor QMS, materials, and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards
Provide reports on QMS health and performance to all levels of the organization for review and implementation of continuous improvement
Advocate for proper Quality Controls and procedures to drive KPI improvements and increase business ownership of Quality
Manage ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Define and execute schedule. Collect, analyze, and report results. Drive associated corrective actions and/or improvements to closure
Monitor QMS to ensure good document control and execution (DCC, PCAR, NCP, IQA). Keep systems aligned to business needs and requirements and monitor KPIs
Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to foster Quality Alignment and esprit de corps
Act as Quality Representative to other departments, sites, and supplier representatives to continually improve business practices
Develop and provide training of personnel on QMS requirements and procedures
Participate in the Production Readiness Process for new process and equipment designs as needed
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-5yr – Bachelor's Degree (B.S. highly preferred) or 10yrs related Quality experience required
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification required
5yrs – Experience in Manufacturing Environment required
5yrs – Experience within ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality System required
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Preferred
ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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