Quality Control Lead

Quality Control Lead

Position Summary

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for overseeing daily quality inspection activities within a solar module manufacturing facility to ensure products meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role supervises quality technicians, monitors production quality, supports root cause investigations, drives corrective actions, and promotes continuous improvement initiatives to maintain product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality control activities for incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensure solar modules and components meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor production processes to identify defects, deviations, and quality trends.
• Review inspection reports, testing data, and nonconformance documentation.
• Supervise and train Quality Control Technicians and Inspectors.
• Coordinate inspections and testing using equipment such as EL testers, hi-pot testers, IV curve testers, and visual inspection systems.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and SPC.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IEC standards, and internal procedures.
• Assist with customer audits, certification audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of quality control experience in manufacturing; solar, electronics, or semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality/manufacturing systems.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment requiring extended standing, walking, and use of PPE.
• May require shift work, weekends, or overtime based on production demands.

Preferred Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor