Incoming Materials QC Specialist

SEG Solar; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG Solar, based in Houston, Texas, seeks a recent graduate for the Incoming Materials QC Specialist position through a Technical Leadership Trainee Program. You will inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet SEG's quality standards before they reach production, developing technical expertise and quality judgment in a hands-on role.

As part of the Quality team, you will record inspection data, manage nonconforming materials, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese for supplier communication.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, drawings, inspection standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of attribute sampling inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with Excel and ERP systems.
• Adaptable and able to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw-material inspections and record data.
• Enter inspection data into the tracking ledger.
• Report and quarantine nonconforming materials and label accordingly.
• Prepare disposition forms and track corrective actions on material issues.
• Communicate findings to supervisors and supplier management engineers.
• Maintain and report on inspection instruments and measurement equipment.
• Prepare test specimens and conduct gel-content tests on samples.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Follow safety instructions and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Quality inspection

BOM interpretation

English and Mandarin Chinese

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Measuring instruments

Job description

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Houston, TX, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

About SEG Solar

Founded in 2021 and based in Houston, Texas (Cypress area), SEG Solar is a leading solar module manufacturer committed to delivering high-quality products and advancing clean energy solutions. Our vertically integrated supply chain supports utility-scale, commercial, and residential solar projects, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, safety, and compliance.

About the Role

We are looking for a recent graduate to join our Quality team as an Incoming Materials QC Specialist through our Technical Leadership Trainee Program. In this hands‑on role, you will be the first line of defense for product quality, ensuring that all incoming materials meet SEG's quality standards before they reach the production floor.This position offers a structured growth path designed to develop your technical expertise, quality judgment, laboratory skills, and supplier collaboration, preparing you for future technical leadership opportunities within SEG.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field required; prior quality inspection experience is a plus.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chineseis required to communicate with Chinese‑speaking suppliers and review Chinese‑language technical and quality documentation.
• Ability to use quality inspection instruments and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, inspection standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of attribute (counting) sampling inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accuracy when working with data.
• Familiarity with basic quality management systems and standard computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Adaptable, dependable, and able to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare quality reports and professional email correspondence.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated, hardworking, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming raw‑material inspection, record inspection data, and make pass/fail determinations.
• Collect and organize incoming‑material batch inspection data and enter it into the tracking ledger.
• Promptly report and tally nonconforming incoming materials, and apply proper quarantine and labeling.
• Prepare nonconforming material disposition forms, track the effectiveness of corrective actions on material issues, and report results.
• Confirm raw‑material abnormalities identified on the production floor and provide timely feedback to the Incoming/Shipping Assistant Supervisor / Team Lead and the Supplier Management Engineer.
• Maintain inspection and measuring instruments before use and promptly report any instrument issues to a supervisor.
• Prepare crosslinking‑degree (gel‑content) test specimens, conduct crosslinking tests on incoming and in‑process encapsulant samples, and report results promptly.
• Support the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers, including supplier qualification and ongoing management.
• Follow all work instructions for safe operation; participate in hazard identification and risk assessment, attend safety training and emergency drills, and help monitor safety compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete tasks assigned by supervisors, and support colleagues as needed.

Schedule:

• Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.