Silfab Solar Inc. · 12 hours ago
Quality Engineer
7149 Logistics Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSilfab Solar Inc. is committed to reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy through the manufacture of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for quality control of products and processes, ensuring that they meet established quality standards, safety regulations, and client expectations.
ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
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
Qualification
Required
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
Proven interpersonal skills, including leadership, teamwork, and acting as a change agent
Ability to work independently and achieve goals with minimal direction
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Silfab Solar Inc.
Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality PV modules.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$225MKey Investors
ARC FinancialBreakwall CapitalUS Department of Energy
2024-11-21Private Equity· $50M
2024-11-21Debt Financing· $50M
2024-05-16Grant
Leadership Team
Paolo Maccario
President and CEO
Treff MacDonald
Chief Operating Officer
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