Quality System Engineer

Canadian Solar; Jeffersonville (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Quality System Engineer to lead the ISO9001 QMS, write procedures, and drive audits across the manufacturing operation. You will champion the Quality Management System, train auditors, and ensure alignment with business goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field, ISO9001 QMS experience, and 3–5 years in high-volume manufacturing. The role reports to the Quality Manager and emphasizes ethical standards and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ISO9001 QMS courses with Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain ISO9001 QMS system.
• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ISO9001 QMS implementation across the company.
• Maintain Quality Manuals and SOPs; ensure content meets business needs.
• Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and corrective action reporting.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors.
• Host external Quality System audits and customer audits.
• Coordinate reviews of quality procedures with continuous improvement initiatives; host risk management.
• Investigate quality cases to drive improvements for customer satisfaction.
• Collate quality data and report KPIs to ensure process compliance and prevent non-conformities.
• Prepare and present reports to management on quality system performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

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. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. 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.

• 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.

• 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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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.