QA Audits & Controls Manager

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA), a Qcells company, seeks a QA Audits & Controls Manager to provide independent post-execution validation that operations and vendors are performing correctly.

The role focuses on defects, trends, and control gaps before impacts to customers, investors, or regulators, with a preference for offices in Irvine, SF, or Teaneck and possible in-office discretion. The position requires 5+ years in QA/audit, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in QA, audit, or operational controls.
• Experience in solar industry and understanding of TPO products preferred.
• Ability to build and operate process-driven programs with clear controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-approval QA audits of milestone reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify adherence to milestone review checklists and governance requirements.
• Assess metadata integrity and documentation completeness.
• Identify defects by severity and monitor defect trends for improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Vendor Performance to implement corrective actions.
• Support risk management, compliance, audit, and investor reviews with quality findings.
• Develop regular reporting on quality performance, control effectiveness, and risks.
• Recommend process improvements based on audit results and root-causes.

Skills

QA auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/operations or related field

Job description

EnFin is seeking a QA Audits & Controls Manager to provide independent, post-execution validation that operational processes and vendors are executing correctly. This role identifies defects, trends, and control gaps before they impact customers, investors, or regulators. This role performs post-execution validation and does not approve or block live project progression.

EnFin is seeking a QA Audits & Controls Manager to provide independent, post-execution validation that operational processes and vendors are executing correctly. This role identifies defects, trends, and control gaps before they impact customers, investors, or regulators. This role performs post-execution validation and does not approve or block live project progression. This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Teaneck, NJ, with a potential in-office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Remote work may be considered for exceptional cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-approval quality assurance (QA) audits of milestone reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
• Verify adherence to milestone review checklists, operational procedures, and governance requirements.
• Assess metadata integrity and documentation completeness, ensuring all required records are accurate.
• Identify, classify, and document quality defects by severity, while monitoring and analyzing defect trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations and Vendor Performance teams to develop, implement, and track corrective action and remediation plans.
• Support risk management, compliance, audit, and investor review activities by providing quality findings, documentation, and subject matter expertise.
• Develop and deliver regular reporting and insights on quality performance, control effectiveness, defect trends, and operational risks.
• Recommend process improvements and quality control enhancements based on audit results, trend analysis, and root cause findings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, related fields or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in QA, audit, or operational controls.
• Proven experience within the solar industry and the end-to-end understanding of TPO products from customer contract to asset monitoring or servicing
• Proven ability to build and operate process-driven programs with clear controls and accountability.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and constructively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience auditing outsourced or vendor-driven workflows preferred
• Solar, servicing, or financial operations experience preferred.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing 20% of time. Sitting 70% of time. Walking 10% of time.

Strength

Pulling up to 10 Pounds. Pushing up to 10 Pounds. Carrying up to 10 Pounds. Lifting up to 10 Pounds.

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing F. Handling F. Reaching F.

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning F. Twisting F. Bending O. Crouching O. Balancing N. Climbing N. Crawling N. Kneeling N.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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