Quality Inspector

Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar panel manufacturer in Texas is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality and compliance with standards. The role involves conducting inspections of materials and finished goods, maintaining quality records, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a high school diploma, attention to detail, and preferably some experience in quality control or manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in quality control or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes.
• Communicating results and issues to staff and other departments.
• Using and maintaining quality control equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

Testing equipment

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the performance of the material incoming inspection, line audit, finished goods inspection. The Quality Inspector will also ensure the correct quality performance reports, that tools and equipment are safe to use, He/she will perform any other duty in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. The Inspector will perform a range of duties supporting Technician, and shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.

Responsibilities:

Conducting regular inspections and audits of manufacturing process, raw material, finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standard, drawing, specification and regulatory requirements.

Review EL image and make a pass/reject judgement. Check mechanical dimensions.

Check final assembly for finish, labelling, electric output and packaging methods.

Conduct cosmetic, labelling, functional inspection to finish goods and raw material.

Monitor and respond to daily inspection activities, maintain accurate quality records in computer system.

Communicate results and issues to staff, communicate with other department such as Production, Maintenance to take immediate containment actions.

Assist in the troubleshooting of issues related to machine, material, process, and operators.

Ensure compliance with product quality and standards, follow work instruction and procedures, ensures production meets schedules and delivery requirements.

Use and maintain quality control equipment and tools, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning properly.

Comply with team goals and objectives and foster positive staff relationships.

Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct

Support ISO 9001 activities and customer onsite inspection/audit

Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.

Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to take continental shift.
• Previous working experience in quality control or a related position within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understand of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and inspection methodologies, ability to read the drawings and specifications preferred.
• Ability to use measurement tools, testing equipment.
• Existing knowledge of ISO9001 standards, attention to quality and detail preferred.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Computer literacy, experience with enterprise ERP system or other software and e-mail would be an asset.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.