Engineer- Quality I USA

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This position supports the administration and execution of First Solar's ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS). The role involves supporting the development and maintenance of procedures and processes, assisting with the ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program, providing training and analysis, and supporting external QMS audits. The position also includes maintaining the Document Control Center (DCC) and complying with 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.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards.
Maintain and oversee Calibration Quality Systems.
Develop and maintain incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards.
Train personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments, customer and supplier representatives on quality issues and feedback for manufacturing and engineering for corrective/preventive action.
Assist with the inspection and qualification of suppliers' product and ensure incoming material quality meets established criteria.
Problem solve internal quality issues for continuous improvement.
Participate 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.