Quality Assurance Technician — ISO & Process Improvement

First Solar; Alabama; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support manufacturing by performing quality audits of standard work, in-process items, finished products, and incoming parts, and by analyzing data for trends and process capability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years with ISO Quality Systems (internal audits, SPC, JMP), ASQ credentials desired, and a 2-year technical degree (BS preferred).

Qualifications

• 5 years’ or more experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years’ experience working with an ISO Quality System; including Internal Audits, use of SPC techniques, and JMP Data Analytics.
• Experience including ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• 2-year Technical Degree.
• 4-year B.S. degree highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments and projects with minimal supervision.
• Inspect incoming materials and outgoing product; provide feedback for corrective/preventive action.
• Maintain Quality Control Procedures and records per Company Policy and ISO Standards.
• Complete internal audits per a defined schedule including documentation of findings.
• Train personnel on various quality programs.
• Define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Foster effective communications and teamwork.
• Interface with other departments and supplier representatives.
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Communications skills

Proven computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year Technical Degree

4-year B.S. degree highly desired

ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired

Tools

Micrometers

Gage blocks

Microscopes

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support manufacturing by performing quality audits of standard work, in-process items, finished products, and incoming parts, and by analyzing data for trends and process capability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years with ISO Quality Systems (internal audits, SPC, JMP), ASQ credentials desired, and a 2-year technical degree (BS preferred).