Engineer- Quality ; 1st Shift

Manufacturing Quality Assurance & Improvement Engineer, Forest City, NC

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.

• 4‑5 years or a Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. highly preferred) or 10 years related Quality experience required.
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification required; ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• 5 years experience in Manufacturing Environment required.
• 5 years experience within ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality System required.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

• 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 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 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.

• 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.

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps frequently.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds occasionally; up to 37 pounds frequently.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally; up to 37 pounds frequently.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently.
• 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 frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• 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 employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance