Engineer- Quality

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

Basic

Job Functions:

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

Education/

Experience:

• 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.
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) preferred.
• ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• 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.
• Responsible to implement and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of Calibration Quality Systems.
• Responsible for the development and the maintenance of incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards.
• Responsible for the training of personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures as required.
• Collaborates with other departments, customer and supplier representatives on quality issues and feedback for manufacturing and engineering for corrective/preventive action.
• Responsible to assist with the inspection and qualification of suppliers' product and ensure incoming material quality meets established criteria.
• Responsible for problem solving of internal quality issues for continuous improvement.
• Participates 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.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Manager - Quality.

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

$62,500.00 - $89,000.00 annually

US

Physical Requirements:

• 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, according 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…