QMS Engineer

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

The Quality System Engineer is responsible for operating the ISO9001 Quality Management System (QMS), writing procedures and processes to support the QMS development. Lead and undertake audits across all areas of the business. He/she will drive quality system performance review, provide training and champion the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company.

· Maintain the Quality Manuals and Standard Operation Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for business, analyse current and future procedural needs of the business.

· Organise and manage the plant internal audit system and the corrective action reporting system.

· Lead Document Control process and quality data analysis

· Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors.

· Host external Quality System audits

· Coordinate the review of Quality procedures associated with plant continuous improvement initiatives, host risk management.

· Investigate quality case in order to make improvements to achieve better customer satisfaction

· Collate quality data for monitoring targets, report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.

· Prepare and present reports and metrics to the accountable manager and senior management on the performance of the quality systems, assistance Management Review process.

· Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct

· Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.

· Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

· business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree preferred.

· Special consideration given to ISO9001 QMS courses completed with QMS Lead Auditor certification

· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain ISO9001 QMS system.

· Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

· Experience of working in Quality Assurance

· Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills

· Strong leadership abilities and confident, consistent, decisive personality

· Must be able to work with little supervision, must be self-directed.

· 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.