Engineer- Quality I USA

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

7d•$62,500 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role supports the administration and execution of First Solar's ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS). Responsibilities include developing and maintaining procedures, supporting internal and external QMS audits, and managing the Document Control Center (DCC) in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company policies for record review and retention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline or 3 years related Quality experience required or 3 years of experience as an associate engineer or Quality Technician III at First solar.
Proven Quality Assurance Management knowledge and experience with ISO 9001.
Proven employee relations skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and use of statistical methods (Six Sigma tools, SPC).
Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures.
Proven knowledge of ISO standards and procedures.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel – SQL a plus).
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) preferred.
ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and execution of First Solar, ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS).
Support in Development and maintain procedures and processes in support of the QMS.
Support FS’s ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Provide required training and analysis.
Support all external (ISO, Customer, and Third Party) QMS audits.
Maintain FS’s Document Control Center (DCC). Comply with regulatory, contractual, and company policies and procedures for record review and retention.
Responsible to implement and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards.
Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of Calibration Quality Systems.
Responsible for the development and the maintenance of incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards.
Responsible for the training of personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures as required.
Collaborates with other departments, customer and supplier representatives on quality issues and feedback for manufacturing and engineering for corrective/preventive action.
Responsible to assist with the inspection and qualification of suppliers' product and ensure incoming material quality meets established criteria.
Responsible for problem solving of internal quality issues for continuous improvement.
Participates in the production readiness process of new designs and new equipment.
Develop and support new gauge methods for improvements to inspection methods and process controls.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.