Quality Engineer

Canadian Solar; Jeffersonville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability

PTO and Sick Days

Performance bonus

Job summary

CS Power Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Jeffersonville, IN manufacturing team. You will develop QA procedures, inspect products, and drive process improvements.

This on-site role requires strong knowledge of SPC, 8D, RCA, ISO 9001, and Six Sigma, with collaboration across engineering and production and a focus on supplier quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field; master’s preferred.
• 1+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, 8D, RCA, and QA methodologies.
• Proficiency with ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with quality tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality policies and standards.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure specs.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality.
• Maintain quality documentation and reports.
• Provide training on quality standards.
• Oversee calibration of QC equipment.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Statistical Analysis

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

## Quality EngineerApply: On-Site: Jeffersonville, IN: Full time: Posted Today: 10001486**At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **\"Make the Difference\"** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at **CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.### **Company Summary:**### CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.**Position Title:**Quality Engineer**Department:** Quality**Reports To:** Quality Manager**Location:** Jeffersonville, Indiana**Job Description:**The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance procedures, conducting inspections and tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Assist Quality Manager in developing colleagues, writing SOPs, and improving operations.**Responsibilities:*** **Quality Assurance:** + Develop and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards. + Conduct regular inspections and testing of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications. + Review and analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. + Monitor and ensure compliances for in-process setting and requirement. + Ensure outgoing products meet the specification requirements + ISO ownership. To ensure all documentation in-place.* **Process Improvement:** + Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing product quality and efficiency. + Use quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) to drive continuous improvement initiatives. + Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implements corrective and preventive actions.* **Documentation and Reporting:** + Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of quality assurance activities, including inspection reports, test results, and process changes. + Prepare and present detailed reports on quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives. + Ensure that all quality-related documentation complies with industry regulations and standards.* **Supplier Quality Management:** + Evaluate and monitor the quality of materials and components provided by suppliers. + Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards. + Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.* **Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:** + Ensure that products and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. + Stay updated on changes to regulations and standards affecting quality assurance practices. + Prepare and facilitate regulatory audits and inspections as required.* **Training and Support:** + Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices. + Support the development and implementation of quality training programs. + Assist in the resolution of quality-related issues and provide technical support to teams.* **Quality Control:** + Develop and maintain quality control plans and procedures. + Oversee the calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment. + Ensure that quality control measures are effectively integrated into production processes.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field; master’s preferred.* 1+ years experience in quality engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.* Strong understanding of SPC, 8D, Root Causes Analysis, quality assurance methodologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.* Proficiency in quality tools and techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, statistical analysis, FMEA).* Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma).* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.**Preferred Skills:*** Certification in quality engineering (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).* Experience with advanced quality management systems and tools.* Experience in Solar cell quality and reliability is a plus.* Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations relevant to the organization.* Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is a plus.* Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.* Willingness to continuously learn and update skills.* Ability to lead project team or cross functional team.**Working Conditions:*** Standard office environment with frequent visits to the manufacturing floor or production areas.* May require occasional travel to supplier facilities or other company locations.* May involve working with various types of equipment and exposure to production environments.**Compensation and Benefits:*** CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.* CS Powertech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.