Engineer- Quality ; 1st Shift

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

• Support the administration and execution of First Solar, Perrysburg's (PBG) ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and maintain procedures and processes in support of the QMS.
• Lead PBG's ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Provide required training and analysis.
• Support all external (ISO, Customer, and Third Party) QMS audits.
• Maintain PBG's Document Control Center (DCC). Comply with regulatory, contractual, and company policies and procedures for record review and retention.

• 4-5yr - Bachelor's Degree (B.S. highly preferred) or 10yrs related Quality experience required.
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification required. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• 5yrs - Experience in Manufacturing Environment required.
• 5yrs - Experience with in ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality System required.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

• 4-5yr - Bachelor's Degree (B.S. highly preferred) or 10yrs related Quality experience required.
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification required. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• 5yrs - Experience in Manufacturing Environment required.
• 5yrs - Experience with in ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality System required.

• Define, implement, and monitor QMS, materials, and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards.
• Provide reports on QMS health and performance to all levels of the organization for review and implementation of continuous improvement.
• Advocate for proper Quality Controls and procedures to drive KPI improvements and increase business ownership of Quality.
• Manage ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Define and execute schedule. Collect, analyze, and report results. Drive associated corrective actions and/or improvements to closure.
• Monitor QMS to ensure good document control and execution (DCC, PCAR, NCP, IQA). Keep systems aligned to business needs and requirements and monitor KPIs.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to foster Quality Alignment and esprit de corps.
• Act as Quality Representative to other departments, sites, and supplier representatives to continually improve business practices.
• Develop and provide training of personnel on QMS requirements and procedures.
• Participate in the Production Readiness Process for new process and equipment designs as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• Reports to Site Quality Manager.
• This position may have direct reports.

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

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• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of…