Supplier Quality Supervisor

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Supervisor in the Quality department to oversee supplier quality management, lead a team of supplier quality engineers, and collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain robust quality systems.

You will drive continuous improvement, resolve complex supplier quality issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The role requires strong technical skills, leadership, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; AIAG training appreciated.
• 2+ years in quality role with supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of AIAG standards (PQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Cpk, SPC, 8D).
• Strong SAP experience or equivalent QA software.
• Quality control/assurance experience in manufacturing; lean mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality management system.
• Supervise supplier quality engineers; assign work and evaluate performance.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues including non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Evaluate supplier performance and approve changes; conduct first article inspection.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve material quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships for continuous improvement.
• Oversee audits of processes and systems at suppliers.

Skills

AIAG standards

Lean manufacturing

Quality leadership

SAP experience

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Supplier Quality Supervisor

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

Description:

The Supplier Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the supplier quality managing to ensure that products and components sourced from suppliers meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The supervisor will lead a team and collaborate closely with other departments and suppliers to develop and maintain robust quality systems, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supplier quality management system.
• Supervises and provide guidance to the supplier quality engineers, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, including non-conformances, defects, claim, and customer complaints.
• Evaluate supplier performance, introduce new supplier/material, review and approve supplier engineering change, do first article inspection.
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate material related quality issues and drive solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster continuous improvement.
• Assume responsibility for technical responses to suppliers on quality issues; lead investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Liaise with Suppliers during visits, conduct process/system audits.
• Track and resolve open issues pertaining to new product launches, develop control documents and other Customer/Supplier required quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions related to supplier quality.
• Support IQC inspection training, test equipment set up, Control plan and SIP updates
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
• Support ISO 9001 activities
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of 4 years) or equivalent years of education; Special consideration given to Quality Accreditation’s (AQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.)
• Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process/product quality control, lean manufacturing.
• Good current working knowledge of AIAG standards (PQP, PPAP & PFMEA, Cpk, SPC, 8D )
• Strong Knowledge in SAP system or other related software applications
• Six sigma an asset
• Quality Control background, including problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Professional demeanour at all times
• Strong leadership abilities and confident, consistent, decisive personality
• Must be able to work with little supervision, must be self-directed.
• Attention to detail in all area of work
• 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 in English

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

Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment.

Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.