Quality Technician Lead Hand (Pitman Day Shift) at Silfab Solar Fort Mill, York County, SC

Comunidade Metodista; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Silfab Solar in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a Quality Technician Lead Hand (Pitman Day Shift) to guide a team of Quality Technicians and ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards across all production stages.

The role develops tests, maintains data, performs analyses, and reports results to drive continuous improvement, reduce scrap, and sustain high-quality modules manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Related post-secondary degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience as Quality Lead in high-volume manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• PV solar module manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with industry, government and company regulations.
• Oversee inspections of raw materials to finished modules.
• Create statistical analyses and reports on material quality.
• Reduce scrap through analysis and process improvements.
• Develop quality controls and Work Instructions with management.
• Maintain quality records for internal and external review.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent finished product quality.
• Maintain defect prevention activities via FMEA and risk assessments.
• Assist in reducing production downtime.
• Perform process and management system audits.
• Apply statistics to process control, experiments or CI projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers; visit customer sites as needed.
• Review calibration, validation and maintenance records.
• Write QARs and train employees on processes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Goal achievement

Troubleshooting

Education

Related post-secondary degree or equivalent

3+ years Quality Lead in manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

PV solar module manufacturing exp (preferred)

Job description

Quality Technician Lead Hand (Pitman Day Shift) job at Silfab Solar. Fort Mill, York County, SC.

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Quality Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing the team of Quality Technicians regarding the development and administration of internal and external processes and regulations, protocols, and policies. This role will help create and maintain test data and perform testing and reports results to ensure a consistent, high standard of quality for company processes and products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with industry, government and company-specific regulations related to the quality of product and the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
• Oversee detailed inspections of raw materials, semi-finished and finished modules at various phases of production and throughout the manufacturing processes.
• Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product.
• Reduce the production of scrap using in-depth analysis and process improvement.
• Develop quality controls and Work Instructions (WIs) in cooperation with the management team.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining quality records for review of completeness and accuracy to meet both internal and external expectations.
• Monitor process performance and accordingly suggest improvements to the leadership team on the production recipes for various steps of the process. Implement approved corrective measures.
• Ensure the consistent quality standards of the finished product.
• Monitor variations in scrap products and out of specification raw materials that are rejected at various steps of production. Make statistical evaluations and define corrective actions.
• Maintain ongoing defect prevention activities through FMEA and Risk Assessment reviews.
• Assist in reducing downtime in production.
• Perform process and management system audits.
• Apply statistical techniques to process control, experiments, or CI projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers when required, going to customer sites as needed.
• Review equipment calibration, validation, and maintenance records to ensure they are performed correctly and on time.
• Write QAR’s and train employees on processes

Qualifications

Skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally with minimum supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capability to meet goals set out by leadership.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Traits

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic sales environment.
• Strong attention to detail, precise
• Strong analytical abilities
• Professionalism and integrity
• Exhibit leadership qualities

Education and/or Experience

• Related post-secondary degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience at a Quality Lead in a high-volume, manufacturing environment.
• Six sigma Green Belt, preferred.
• PV solar Module manufacturing experience, preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program