Canadian Solar

Supply Quality Engineer

Canadian Solar • $80K — $95K *
Mesquite, TX 75150In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education; Quality Accreditation or technical courses preferred.
  • Three years' experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
  • Experience with process/product quality control and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Familiarity with AIAG standards (PQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Cpk, SPC, 8D).
  • Proficient in SAP or related software; Six Sigma certification is advantageous.
  • Background in quality control with skills in problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate supplier-related quality issues and resolve them effectively.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and approve engineering changes; conduct first article inspections.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in addressing material quality issues and implementing solutions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and enhance systems.
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct audits and provide technical responses to suppliers on quality concerns.
  • Track issues during new product launches and develop necessary quality documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Engagement in an ethical work environment with compliance to business conduct codes.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in ISO 9001 quality management system activities.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Supervisor

Description:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that products and components sourced from suppliers meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The SQE will work closely with suppliers to develop and maintain robust quality systems, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
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.


Qualifications and Experience:
  • 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 three 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
  • Six sigma an asset
  • Quality Control background, including problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Professional demeanour 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


Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ
CSIQ
* Ladders Estimates

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