Quality Control Supervisor

Canadian Solar Inc. • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality assurance and control activities throughout the solar cell manufacturing process. This role ensures that solar cells meet strict industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The supervisor leads a team of quality control technicians and inspectors, implements testing protocols, identifies defects, and collaborates with production, engineering, and facilities teams to resolve quality issues. The ultimate goal is to minimize production waste, improve product reliability, and maintain the company’s reputation for high-performance solar cells.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science), Quality Management, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality department within a manufacturing environment, preferably in solar cell fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or renewable energy industries.
• 5-8 years of prior supervisory experience and proven people leadership managing teams of 3+ employees.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards and experience in ISO audits (internal and external); ability to conduct internal audits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data and drive data-based decisions.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis (RCA) tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams), and data analysis software (Excel, Minitab).
• Strong sense of accountability, problem-solving acumen, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in quality documentation (e.g., SOPs, audit reports) and report writing; experience developing training materials for technical or quality processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in common office software (e.g., MS Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflows of the quality control team, including supervision, training, inspection scheduling, and task prioritization.
• Oversee in-process quality control and final outgoing quality inspections of solar cells at critical manufacturing stages.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and comply with testing protocols, performance parameters (e.g., efficiency, Voc), and quality acceptance criteria.
• Investigate recurring defects using available measuring instruments (e.g., EL/PL imagers, IV curve tracers, microscopy).
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and track their effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare documentation for external audits and address non-conformities.
• Drive initiatives to improve product quality and reduce scrap rates.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Training Manuals for quality control activities enhancement.
• Establish and maintain quality weekly/daily reports and quality data systems.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s quality and environmental policies, as well as relevant environmental factors and management programs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Quality Manager to support the organization’s overall quality objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees