Senior Quality Leader, Solar Cell Manufacturing

T1 Energy Inc.; Rockdale (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is seeking a Quality Manager to build and lead the quality function at the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior role requires a seasoned professional who has owned quality systems, led audits, and driven continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.

You will ensure IEC and ISO standards are met, develop robust QMS, lead audits and CAPA, and partner with Process, Equipment, and Production teams to embed quality into daily operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of quality management experience in solar, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing.
• IEC and/or ISO certification required; expertise in IEC 61215, IEC 61730, and ISO 9001 strongly preferred.
• Deep experience building and managing QMS programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading internal and external audits and managing certification processes.
• Proven ability to lead quality teams and drive cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quality Management System (QMS) for the G2 solar cell fab, ensuring compliance with IEC and ISO standards across all operations.
• Lead and develop a quality engineering team responsible for in-line inspection, final product release, and non-conformance management.
• Establish and maintain quality control plans, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria for all cell fab processes and products.
• Drive yield improvement and defect reduction through structured quality methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Lead internal and external audits, certification activities, and customer quality reviews.
• Manage non-conformance, corrective action, and preventive action (CAPA) processes with urgency and rigor.
• Partner with Process, Equipment, and Production teams to embed quality controls into daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain quality reporting, metrics, and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Support customer qualification activities and manage quality-related customer communications.
• Ensure product compliance with applicable IEC standards including IEC 61215 and IEC 61730.

Skills

IEC/ISO standards

QMS leadership

Statistical quality tools

Audits & certifications

CAPA

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SPC

FMEA

8D

Root cause analysis

Job description

T1 Energy is seeking a Quality Manager to build and lead the quality function at the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior role requires a seasoned professional who has owned quality systems, led audits, and driven continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.

You will ensure IEC and ISO standards are met, develop robust QMS, lead audits and CAPA, and partner with Process, Equipment, and Production teams to embed quality into daily operations.