Quality Inspection Team Lead — Solar Panel Manufacturing

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Illuminate USA, located in Central Ohio, is expanding its solar panel manufacturing facility in Pataskala and Columbus area. We seek a Quality Inspection Team Leader to supervise quality inspectors, ensure electroluminescence and visual inspection standards, and drive safety and efficiency on the production floor.

You will coordinate staffing, monitor KPIs, and deliver training while upholding our commitment to diversity and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or technical course with 5 years of experience or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with at least 3 years of experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a quality team leader or supervisor.
• Preferably with previous experience in electroluminescence testing and/or automated optical inspection equipment.
• Strong experience in manufacturing operations, quality, safety and work-floor 6S standard required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of quality inspectors to ensure that quality standards are achieved; other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Monitor, report and document quality inspection activities and key performance indicators.
• Identify problems associated with electroluminescence and visual inspection activities for solar panels and laminates, troubleshoot root causes, and develop solutions.
• Suggest improvement plans to improve efficiency and safety.
• Deliver and coordinate staff training and new hire orientation.
• Ensure all safety policies and processes are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Planning and execution

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or technical course

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Electroluminescence testing

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment

Job description

Illuminate USA, located in Central Ohio, is expanding its solar panel manufacturing facility in Pataskala and Columbus area. We seek a Quality Inspection Team Leader to supervise quality inspectors, ensure electroluminescence and visual inspection standards, and drive safety and efficiency on the production floor.

You will coordinate staffing, monitor KPIs, and deliver training while upholding our commitment to diversity and an inclusive workplace.