Quality Assurance Engineer

Unitek Technical Services Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in technical services is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to conduct quality assurance on solar equipment throughout the US. This role involves field and factory inspections, supporting Project Managers with quality data analysis, and requires travel. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and expertise in quality management processes. Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills are essential. Full-time, mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and work across the US for up to a week at a time.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and factory-based quality assurance work on solar equipment.
• Support Project Managers in quality data analysis and reporting.
• Analyze and report QA data from inspections and testing.

Skills

Quality Management

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or environmental/renewable energy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Job description

Overview

Unitek Technical Services provides supplier management, development, and related technical services to corporations around the world.

Sr Technical Recruiter @ Unitek Technical Services, a Kiwa Company | MBA, Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and factory-based quality assurance work on solar equipment in North America
• Support Project Managers in the analysis of quality data and produce customer-facing reports
• Liaise with other internal functions and service providers to satisfy customers’ needs

• Perform quality and supply chain maturity audits at manufacturing locations in North America
• Conduct in-factory supervision of production and inspection of new-build solar equipment
• Witness PV module manufacturing for prescribed bills of materials
• Conduct inspection and oversight of delivered solar equipment – including the witnessing of container unloading, verification of inventory, packaging and pallet integrity, and warehouse storage conditions
• Coordinate and oversee inspection and testing of field-installed solar equipment, including directing the work of field-based sub-contractors hired to conduct visual inspection, infrared thermal imaging, electroluminescence imaging (EL) and IV curve tracing
• Assist in the analysis and root-cause identification of solar equipment field failures or excessive performance degradation causing concern to clients – which cannot be handled by routine operations and maintenance (O&M) activities
• Analyze, interpret, and report QA data resulting from any field and factory-based inspection and testing in order to generate client deliverables

Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or environmental/renewable energy or commensurate experience gained while working in the renewable energy field
• Knowledge and experience with quality management and assurance processes
• Knowledge and experience with quality audits, writing reports, and associated follow-up activities
• Willingness to travel and work in factories across the US as well as to be on-site at installed systems in the US – traveling up to one week at a time
• Ability to work according to industry norms and standards
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficient with the standard Microsoft suite and project management tools
• Flexible with work location and time
• Willing to travel on behalf of the company
• Trustworthy, reliable and a self-starter
• A team player with multicultural experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal-driven and results-oriented

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Engineering Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing