Engineer- Quality I USA

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the ISO 9001 QMS and document control. You will help develop and maintain procedures, assist internal audits, and ensure supplier and material quality meets standards.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, relevant QA experience, and ASQ or ISO audit certifications. This role reports to the Manager - Quality and involves some travel for audits and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline or three years quality experience.
• ASQ certifications preferred and ISO 9001 audit exposure preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel; SQL a plus; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Quality Systems per ISO standards.
• Maintain Calibration Quality Systems oversight.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection work instructions.
• Train personnel on Quality System requirements.
• Collaborate with departments and suppliers on corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist with supplier qualification and incoming material quality.
• Lead continuous improvement through internal quality issue solving.
• Support production readiness for new designs/equipment.
• Develop gauge methods to improve inspection and controls.
• Other duties as assigned; job description may change.

Skills

ISO 9001

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

Statistical methods

Internal audits

Audit procedures

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

ISO standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline

ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA)

ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Basic Job Functions:

• Support the administration and execution of First Solar, ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support in Development and maintain procedures and processes in support of the QMS.
• Support FS's ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Provide required training and analysis.
• Support all external (ISO, Customer, and Third Party) QMS audits.
• Maintain FS's Document Control Center (DCC). Comply with regulatory, contractual, and company policies and procedures for record review and retention.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline or
• 3 years related Quality experience required or
• 3 years of experience as an associate engineer or Quality Technician III at First solar.
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) preferred.
• ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager - Quality.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500.00 - $89,000.00 annually

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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 and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.