Engineer- Quality I USA (1st Shift)

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

1d•$62,500 - $89,000

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Support the administration, execution, and continual improvement of First Solar’s ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System (QMS) with specific ownership of the Calibration and Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) process. Develop, implement, and maintain calibration and IQA - related procedures, work instructions, and processes in support of the QMS. Lead and maintain site-wide Calibration Management System to ensure all inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IMTE) are calibrated, controlled, and compliant. Support internal, external (ISO), customer, and third-party audits related to calibration, measurement systems, and quality compliance. Support and maintain Incoming Quality Assurance activities, including inspection planning, supplier material verification, and nonconformance handling. Maintain calibration records, documentation, and data integrity in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. highly preferred)
or 3-5yrs related Quality experience required
or 3 years of experience as an associate engineer
or Calibration/IQA Technician III at First solar.
Strong working knowledge of calibration principles, metrology, and measurement uncertainty.
Experience with Incoming Quality Assurance processes including inspection plans, sampling methods, and material disposition.
Experience managing calibration databases, schedules, and external calibration service providers.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and measurement requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive corrective actions to closure.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certification (CQI, CCT, CQA, CQE) desired.
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Responsibilities

Define, implement, and monitor the site Calibration and Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) in accordance with ISO 9001, company policy, and applicable standards.
Ensure all measurements and test equipment used in manufacturing, engineering, IQA and quality processes are properly calibrated, labeled, controlled, and traceable.
Provide routine reports and metrics on calibration system health, compliance status, overdue equipment, and risk exposure.
Establish and maintain incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards for raw materials, components, and supplier-provided equipment.
Advocate for proper measurement controls, calibration best practices, and data integrity to improve quality KPIs and manufacturing performance.
Manage calibration and IQA - related audit activities, including preparation, execution, response development, and corrective action closure.
Monitor and maintain calibration and IQA related QMS elements (Document Control Center, PCAR, NCP, IQA) to ensure alignment with business needs.
Serve as the Quality, IQA and Calibration representative to manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and other First Solar sites.
Develop and deliver training on calibration requirements, measurement best practices, and QMS procedures.
Support Production Readiness activities by reviewing measurement capability and calibration requirements for new tools, processes, and equipment.
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.