Quality System Engineer

Canadian Solar; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a Canadian Solar unit, seeks a Quality System Engineer to own the ISO9001 QMS, write procedures, lead audits, and drive improvements across the organization. You will train auditors, manage internal and external audits, and report KPIs to senior leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 3-5 years in manufacturing, Six Sigma/Lean skills, and strong leadership and communication to uphold the Code of Conduct and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• ISO9001 QMS courses completed with Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain ISO9001 QMS.
• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company.
• Maintain Quality Manuals and SOPs and ensure content suits business needs.
• Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and corrective action reporting.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and train other auditors.
• Host external audits and customer audits.
• Coordinate review of Quality procedures for continuous improvement and risk management.
• Investigate quality cases to improve customer satisfaction.
• Collate quality data for KPIs and report to management on performance.
• Prepare and present reports and metrics to the accountable manager and senior management.
• Ensure ethical standards and compliance with the Canadian Solar Code of Conduct.

Skills

Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Coaching

Communication skills

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide and we're just getting started.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems - where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

Description: The Quality System Engineer is responsible for operating the ISO9001 Quality Management System (QMS), writing procedures and processes to support the QMS development. Lead and undertake audits across all areas of the business. He/she will drive quality system performance review, provide training and champion the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company.
• Maintain the Quality Manuals and Standard Operation Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for business, analyze current and future procedural needs of the business.
• Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and the corrective action reporting system.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors.
• Host external Quality System audits and customer audits
• Coordinate the review of Quality procedures associated with plant continuous improvement initiatives, host risk management.
• Investigate quality case to make improvements to achieve better customer satisfaction
• Collate quality data for monitoring targets, report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.
• Prepare and present reports and metrics to the accountable manager and senior management on the performance of the quality systems, assistance Management Review process.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Special consideration given to ISO9001 QMS courses completed with QMS Lead Auditor certification.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain ISO9001 QMS system.
• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills
• Strong leadership abilities and confident, consistent, decisive personality
• Must be able to work with little supervision, must be self-directed.
• Desire for innovative thinking and continual learning
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, mediating, and negotiating skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Office and e-mail required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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

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