Supplier Quality Specialist

Canadian Solar Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Requirements

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.)
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Quality capacity within a manufacturing environment
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
Quality Control background, including problem solving and root cause analysis.
Professional demeanor 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

Nice To Haves

Six sigma an asset

Responsibilities

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.