Project Manager - QAQC

Enertis Applus+; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Enertis Applus+ in San Francisco is looking for a Project Manager – QAQC and Technology to lead quality assurance programs in photovoltaic and energy storage materials engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in similar roles, focusing on process validation and technical documentation. A 50% travel requirement is expected for this role, along with responsibilities encompassing compliance inspections, testing processes, and mentoring of engineering staff.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in process engineering or closely related role.
• Experience with manufacturing controls and quality assurance.
• Ability to conduct factory audits and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance for solar modules and energy storage systems.
• Lead inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Analyze testing results to provide recommendations.

Skills

Quality assurance

Process evaluation

Manufacturing operations

Technical writing

Inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences or related

Job description

Overview

Enertis Solar Inc. in San Francisco, CA seeks Project Manager – QAQC and Technology – PV/BESS Materials Engineering, North America.

Worksite: 230 California Street, Suite 508, San Francisco, CA 94111. May telecommute.

Salary: $160,139.00/yr. Must put job code 2026XL on resume and on cover.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee quality assurance and process evaluation programs for solar modules, balance of systems (BOS), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and related raw materials.
• Lead inspections, audits, and production monitoring activities to ensure compliance with industry standards, technical requirements, and client specifications.
• Direct and review testing programs for bill of materials (BOM) components and finished solar modules, with a focus on process optimization, performance degradation analysis, and reliability improvement.
• Plan and coordinate testing of materials, modules, and BESS, as well as factory audits, factory acceptance tests, and equipment evaluations.
• Analyze inspection and testing results, perform root-cause and failure analysis for materials, modules, and BESS, and provide technical feedback and corrective-action recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Develop, review, and provide technical input for documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and work instructions to ensure consistent process execution, product quality, and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers and inspectors in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
• Provide technical advisory and guidance to clients and manufacturing personnel.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new quality standards, testing methodologies, and process controls for emerging photovoltaic and energy storage technologies.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences, Materials Engineering, manufacturing operations, physics, chemistry, or related.
• Minimum Experience Requirements: 60 months as a Process Engineer, Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or closely related job title with experience in manufacturing controls, process validation, troubleshooting manufacturing process and quality issues.
• Experience performing factory tests, material qualification, equipment evaluation, factory audits, and technical writing.
• Travel Requirement: 50% Domestic Travel Required.

Please apply online at: https://careers.enertisapplus.com