Kiwa PI Berlin · 1 week ago
Senior Solar Module Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer (Ohio)
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKiwa PI Berlin is seeking a Senior Solar Module Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer to provide independent, third-party quality oversight of PV module production for North American clients. This role is hands-on and manufacturing-focused, with responsibilities including conducting inspections and audits, supporting quality assurance processes, and potentially leading local QA inspectors as the program grows.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Perform independent inspections, including Pre-Shipment Inspection, Container Loading Checks, Pre-Shipment Testing, and Factory Acceptance Tests
Verify that production processes and inspection activities meet all contractual QA/QC requirements
Conduct process audits across all PV module manufacturing stages
Review EL/IV data, sampling results, and factory test records
Identify and document defects, deviations, and systemic risks
Represent client interests objectively inside the manufacturing facility as a third-party engineer
Support root-cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
Assist with pre-shipment validation and documentation
Collaborate with global Kiwa QA teams and U.S. project managers
Support continuous improvement initiatives in Kiwa’s QA program
Future potential to supervise local QA Inspectors as regional operations expand
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or similar
4–8+ years of experience in solar module manufacturing, PV reliability, factory QA, or supplier quality engineering
Experience performing independent or third-party inspections or audits
Strong understanding of PV module manufacturing, defect modes, and IEC/UL standards
Ability to interpret EL imaging, IV curves, SPC data, and factory test results
Proven communication and technical writing skills
Preferred
Experience with PSI/CLC/PST/FAT inspections
Background in tier-1 PV manufacturing or buyer-side QA
Familiarity with 8D, PFMEA, RCA, SPC
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
PTO and paid holidays.
Company-paid travel in accordance with Kiwa policy.
Company
Kiwa PI Berlin
Kiwa PI Berlin | Independent Experts in Photovoltaics At Kiwa PI Berlin, we specialize in providing independent, customer-focused support for solar energy projects—from the production of solar cells to the development of full-scale power plants.
Founded in 2006Berlin, Berlin, DE
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase