Quality Specialist

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

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas in Brookshire, TX seeks a Quality Specialist to ensure solar panels and components meet quality standards from incoming materials to final shipment.

You will conduct inspections, identify defects, support corrective actions, train staff, and maintain QMS records while coordinating with production, engineering, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in quality control/quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and SPC.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality software/tools.
• Experience using QMS systems and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of solar panels and components.
• Identify defects and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings across departments.
• Train and mentor quality operators in inspection techniques and quality criteria.
• Maintain and update quality documentation and ensure alignment with standards.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure ISO and process compliance.

Skills

Quality control practices

Inspection techniques

Communication

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Measurement equipment (multimeters, calipers, microscopes)

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.

• 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.