Quality Engineer (Ingot)

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Quality Engineer (Ingot) in Cartersville, GA. You will oversee incoming inspections, product line patrol, and outgoing quality control while updating internal quality rules to meet high industry standards and production timelines.

The role involves analyzing processes, developing quality procedures, training staff, and conducting internal audits to ensure product integrity and safety. Join a team focused on excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience (internships count).
• Excellent logic and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach toward issues.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and quality tests across production to ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze production processes and designs to identify quality issues.
• Develop and maintain quality standards and procedures.
• Collect and analyze quality data to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Design and implement quality control processes and systems.
• Provide training to quality and production staff on standards.
• Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to procedures.
• Manage raw materials quality for consistency.
• Monitor supplier reports, yield, and process quality.
• Plan and conduct tests and inspections on materials and products.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot quality instrumentation.
• Prepare reports communicating outcomes of quality activities.
• Accurately record data and production information.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Health and safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/material/electrical/chemical engineering

Tools

CAD

Minitab

Statistics

Excel

Office software

Job description

Summary

The Quality Engineer (Ingot) is responsible for incoming inspections, product line patrol, outgoing quality control, and updating factory internal quality rules, all in accordance with high industry standards and within manufacturing timescales.

Description

Quality Engineer (Ingot)

Location: Cartersville, GA

Reports to: Quality Team Leader

Classification: Salary, Exempt

Job Grade: G2

Summary

The Quality Engineer (Ingot) is responsible for incoming inspections, product line patrol, outgoing quality control, and updating factory internal quality rules, all in accordance with high industry standards and within manufacturing timescales.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality tests on products throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze production processes and product designs to identify and address quality issues.
• Develop and maintain quality standards and procedures to uphold consistent product quality.
• Collect and analyze quality-related data to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in the design and implementation of quality control processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to quality & production staff to ensure understanding and compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to quality procedures and regulations.
• Manage raw materials’ quality to ensure consistency and integrity.
• Regularly monitor and review data based on suppliers’ reports, yield, and each process quality.
• Plan, conduct, and monitor tests and inspections on materials and products to ensure the quality of finished products.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot quality instrumentation devices.
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.
• Accurately record data and production information.
• Adhere to the Health & Safety procedures.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Qcells.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering (relevant internship experience considered as well)
• Excellent logic and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational aptitude and attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of quality in the manufacturer.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate-controlled.
• Able to cope with pressure, self-motivated and driven team player.
• Proactive approach toward various issues.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and written, effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks.
• Awareness of Health and Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical skills and knowledge of quality.
• Completion of training on ISO9001 quality management system
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, material, electrical, chemical, and other engineering
• Relevant experience within an industrial engineering environment (semiconductor, solar, etc.)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Proficiency in Engineering tools (CAD, Statics, Minitab, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Qcells.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Qcells.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.