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Illuminate USA · 12 hours ago

Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) Supervisor

Pataskala, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Illuminate USA is a solar panel manufacturing company located in Central Ohio, seeking an Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) Supervisor. This role involves managing a team of inspectors to ensure that outgoing solar panel shipments meet quality standards and regulatory compliance, while also conducting statistical analyses to validate product performance.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Outgoing Quality Control Inspectors who will conduct thorough product-level and packaging-level outgoing inspections to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with order specifications

Perform statistical analysis of solar panel electrical parameters (power, current, voltage, fill factor, etc.) to ensure compliance with tolerance requirements stated in customer agreements and product data sheets

Execute and manage quarantined solar products and drive timely disposition for such units

Conduct thorough unpacking and sampling of products after they have been stored to ensure that items remain in optimal condition and match expected quality standards

Gather and organize comprehensive shipment data which could include product details, quantities, shipment data, performance data, tracking numbers, etc

Maintain detailed records of inspection data with categorization of defects, non-conformances and corrective actions taken; drive reduction of OQC defect through root cause analysis and systematic problem solving

Track key quality metrics, analyze patterns and trends and identify opportunities in product quality and packaging/pallet/shipment-related quality issues

Develop and execute training program for quality inspectors to increase accuracy in product defect code identification and other quality assurance-related skills

Qualification

Statistical process controlQuality improvement projectsRoot cause analysisQuality management trainingManufacturing experienceStatistical software JMPStatistical software MinitabProcess Flow DiagramsControl ChartsDesign/Process Failure Mode AnalysisData management platformsReading product design/drawingsEnterprise Resource PlanningFluent in MandarinEnglishCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 10+ years manufacturing experience in one or more of the following industries: solar, electronics, semiconductor or automotive

Minimum 6+ years experience in a Quality function

Intensive experience in statistical process control and analysis using statistical software (e.g., JMP and Minitab)

Adept in quality improvement projects focused on packaging, pallet technology, warehouse and shipment-related damages on products, etc

Experienced in systematic problem-solving via 8D Process, Six Sigma or other root cause analysis methods

Experienced in Process Flow Diagrams, Control Charts and Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D/PMEA)

Has undergone specialized training in customer quality management, equipping them with the skills to ensure high standards of customer satisfaction and product quality

Strong communication skills to clearly convey information, engage with stakeholders, and adapt messaging to suit different audiences

Familiar with Enterprise or Material Resource Planning (E/MRP) or other similar databases

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or Science (Chemistry and Physics)

Experience in high-volume data management and reporting platforms (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)

Fluent in written and verbal communication in both Mandarin and English

Adept in reading product design/drawings, bill of materials and material specifications

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous opportunities for career growth

Company

Illuminate USA

Illuminate USA is a solar panel manufacturer.

Founded in 2023

Pataskala, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.illuminateusa.com

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