Engineer- Quality I IND

First Solar; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in India is seeking a Quality Assurance/Engineering professional to define and monitor quality systems aligned with ISO standards. You will supervise calibration activities and drive inspection method improvements to ensure supplier and internal material quality.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, a 4-year technical degree (or equivalent quality experience), and exposure to Six Sigma/ SPC tools with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year technical degree, or equivalent quality experience.
• 1-3 years quality/engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Desired 6 months supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications per ISO standards.
• Maintain calibration Quality Systems and oversee calibration activities.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards.
• Train personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers on quality issues for corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist with supplier qualification and incoming material quality checks.
• Participate in production readiness for new designs and equipment.
• Develop gauge methods for inspection method improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

SPC

Audit procedures

ISO standards

Excel

SQL

Communication

Education

4-year technical degree

Equivalent quality experience

Supervision experience (6 months)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Description

Basic Job Functions

Define implements and monitors quality systems (including training), materials and product specifications according to Company Policy and ISO Standards facilitating internal and external customer satisfaction. Supervise calibration activities to ensure equipment is maintained to Company standards.

Experience

• 1-3 years quality/engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• 1-3 years' experience with gauge design and calibration system.

Education

• Minimum 4-year Technical Degree, or
• Equivalent quality experience
• Desired 6 months supervision experience

Required Skills

• Proven Quality Assurance Management knowledge and experience with ISO 9001.
• Proven employee relations skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills and use of statistical methods (Six Sigma tools, SPC).
• Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures.
• Proven knowledge of ISO standards and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel – SQL a plus).
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of Calibration Quality Systems.
• Responsible for the development and the maintenance of incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards.
• Responsible for the training of personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures as required.
• Collaborates with other departments, customer and supplier representatives on quality issues and feedback for manufacturing and engineering for corrective/preventive action.
• Responsible to assist with the inspection and qualification of suppliers' product and ensure incoming material quality meets established criteria.
• Responsible for problem solving of internal quality issues for continuous improvement.
• Participates in the production readiness process of new designs and new equipment.
• Develop and support new gauge methods for improvements to inspection methods and process controls.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Please note: potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.