Quality Specialist

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. is seeking a Quality Specialist to oversee QA/QC across incoming materials, in-process production, and final inspections.

You will work with production, engineering, and supply chain to identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. This role ensures solar panels and components meet customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in QA/QC within manufacturing (solar preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, and quality systems.
• Experience with measurement tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Identify defects and assist root cause analysis.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings across departments.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Support internal audits and ISO compliance.
• Train quality operators in inspection techniques.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Inspection techniques

Root cause analysis

Corrective action

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or quality

Tools

Minitab

QMS software

Job description

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that solar panels and related components meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role supports quality assurance and quality control processes throughout the manufacturing cycle, including incoming materials, in-process production, and final product inspections. The Quality Specialist works closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all outgoing solar products meet customer and internal quality standards before shipment.
• Identifies defects and assists in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for internal and external quality issues.
• Prepares detailed reports and communicate findings across departments.
• Performs incoming, in-process, and final inspections of solar panels, components, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitors production processes to verify adherence to manufacturing specifications and quality procedures.
• Conducts electrical and visual inspections of photovoltaic (PV) modules, including checks for defects such as cracks, delamination, soldering issues, and alignment errors.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Trains and mentors quality operators in inspection techniques, interpretation of quality criteria, defect recognition, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains and updates quality criteria documentation and inspection guidelines to align with customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, reduce defects, and improve product reliability and compliance.
• Participates in internal audits to ensure adherence to ISO standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the entire process, from Incoming quality to Pre Shipment Inspection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in quality control or quality assurance in manufacturing (solar, electronics, semiconductor, or similar industries preferred)
• Strong understanding of quality control and assurance practices, including inspection and testing techniques.
• Knowledge of quality inspection tools and techniques.
• Experience using measurement equipment such as multimeters, calipers, microscopes, or other testing devices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, SPC, and other quality system standards.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality software tools (e.g., Minitab, QMS platforms).

Preferences:

• Experience in solar or semiconductor manufacturing industries.