Senior Project Quality Engineer – Global BESS Projects

Canadian Solar SSES (UK) Ltd.; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar SSES (UK) Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Quality Engineer for CS e-Storage to drive site quality plans, manage ITPs, and coordinate with EPCs, suppliers and O&M teams across global projects.

The role emphasizes RCAs, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will oversee QA activities on major BESS installations, review design and construction quality metrics, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while supporting testing and commissioning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project quality execution and QA management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and O&M of energy storage systems (inverters, transformers, Li-ion batteries).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; able to work under pressure and tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and review SSQP and ITP with project team and suppliers.
• Coordinate with EPCs, equipment suppliers, and teams to ensure QA compliance.
• Witness FAT and monitor QA deliverables to meet standards for BESS equipment.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover processes with the project team.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Coordination

Tools

Ishikawa

FMEA

A3 problem solving

ITP

Job description

Canadian Solar SSES (UK) Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Quality Engineer for CS e-Storage to drive site quality plans, manage ITPs, and coordinate with EPCs, suppliers and O&M teams across global projects.

The role emphasizes RCAs, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will oversee QA activities on major BESS installations, review design and construction quality metrics, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while supporting testing and commissioning