Supply Quality Engineer @ Canadian Solar

QA & Testing (1)

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.

Description:

The Supply Quality Engineer is responsible for developing raw material and finished goods testing procedure, including installing and troubleshooting electronic and mechanical equipment, utilizing engineering principles and test technology.

Responsibilities:

Ability to Speak Mandarin

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:

Ability to Speak Mandarin

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.

Supply Quality Engineer

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