Quality Manager - High-Reliability Solar Electronics

Solar 76; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar 76 is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance and control function at our contract manufacturing facility focused on high-reliability solar industry products for renewable energy applications. The role drives continuous improvement, ensures ISO 9001 compliance, and targets First Pass Yield improvements in a high-volume electronics assembly environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining the QMS, leading FPY improvements across material to final testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive quality management experience, preferably electronics manufacturing of power electronics.
• Proven track record of FPY improvement, defect reduction, ISO 9001 implementations or recertifications, and IPQC systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and lead the QMS in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, including internal audits and CAPA.
• Drive FPY improvements across incoming, in-process, and final testing; target FPY > 98%.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S) to reduce scrap and CoPQ.
• Develop IPQC procedures, sampling plans, and go/no-go criteria for all production lines.
• Oversee IQC, IPQC, and OQA for solar inverters and lithium battery systems.
• Provide real-time quality reporting to production and senior management; highlight defects and countermeasures.
• Manage supplier quality via audits, SCAR, and incoming inspections.
• Mentor quality engineers and technicians; foster a quality-first culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Solar 76 is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance and control function at our contract manufacturing facility focused on high-reliability solar industry products for renewable energy applications. The role drives continuous improvement, ensures ISO 9001 compliance, and targets First Pass Yield improvements in a high-volume electronics assembly environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining the QMS, leading FPY improvements across material to final testing, and