Quality Engineer

Summary of PositionThe Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality control of products and processes for Silfab Solar. According to the established programs, the Quality Engineer performs the control on the status of the quality management system.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop processes, test procedures and implement systems that ensure the solar modules and processes fulfill quality standards, meet safety regulations and client expectations.Develop quality controls and Standard Work Instructions (SWI’s) in cooperation with the management teamMonitor the variations in scraps products and raw materials (out of spec) that are rejected at the various steps of production flow; make statistical evaluations and define corrective actions; lead root cause/corrective action activitiesUse in-depth analysis to suggest improvements of the quality controls and SWI’s in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished productContinually support and train the Quality Technicians, Lead Hands and Production Operators on SWI’s, Quality and Process issuesCreate statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished productMonitor and accordingly suggest improvements to the Leadership Team on the production recipes for the various steps of the process; implement approved improvementsDevelop, implement, test, analyze, revise and improve manufacturing processes.Prepare PPAP submissions and approvals (Customers and Suppliers)Perform root-cause analysis and apply corrective/preventive actionsChampion Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related inspection and testing activitiesMaintain ongoing defect-prevention activities through FMEA reviewsInvolvement in design reviews internally and externallyPerform process, system, and dimensional auditsPerform dimensional layouts and MSA studies for new and existing programsChampion new product launches for all quality-related documentationsImplement SPC and liaise with suppliers and customers when required, going to customer sites as neededReview supplier SCAR’s and 8D’s. Improve supplier quality training and working on action with the supplierReview RMA Claims for accuracy. Oversee RMA program in-houseIn collaboration with the Leadership Team produce and maintain all documentation required for the Quality manual in respecting the ISO standardsSupport the Quality ManagerRespect and promote company ethics and operational valuesBe a driving force in continual improvement and corrective/preventative actionsEnsure and continuously improve the quality standards of the finished productContribute to reducing downtime in production and product defects through preventive and corrective actionsConstantly enhance the motivation and team-spirit of all operational staff