Canadian Solar Inc. · 4 hours ago
Quality Engineer - Mandarin Required
Shelbyville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and energy solutions, committed to sustainability and employee growth. The Quality Engineer role focuses on establishing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in a manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and supporting cross-functional teams.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Support the setup, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in a new manufacturing facility
Manage document control across all departments, including SOPs, work instructions, quality manuals, procedures, policies, forms, and records
Ensure documentation complies with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 requirements and internal quality standards
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect, review, revise, and release controlled documents in alignment with production and engineering needs
Support internal audits, external audits, and certification audits, including preparation of audit materials and follow-up on findings
Assist with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tracking and documentation related to audit or process gaps
Support change management activities related to process updates, engineering changes, and document revisions
Maintain document version control, traceability, and record retention in accordance with quality system requirements
Provide training and guidance to employees on quality system processes and document control procedures
Support quality system readiness during factory startup, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement phases
Collaborate with global and China-based teams to ensure alignment of quality standards and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
1–2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality system, quality engineering, or process-related role
Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems
Experience with document control, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality records in a manufacturing setting
Prior exposure to new factory startup, production ramp-up, or process standardization is a strong plus
Ability to communicate in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), verbally and in writing, to support collaboration with China-based teams
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic document management systems is preferred
Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on mindset
Preferred
Experience with electronic document management systems
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/dental/life/disability program
PTO
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Colin Parkin
President
George Kuo
Sr. Director of Products & Solutions, Product Management
Recent News
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