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Illuminate USA · 22 hours ago

Process Quality Engineering Manager

Pataskala, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Illuminate USA is a company transforming solar panel manufacturing from their facility in Pataskala, Ohio. The Process Quality Engineering Manager will oversee the quality programs and lead a large team of quality professionals to ensure compliance with operational and technical standards in the manufacturing process.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage a large Process Quality team that drives real-time validation of process quality compliance for the entire manufacturing line and work cross-functionally with internal departments towards timely resolution of issues

Drive innovation in solar panel inspection and testing using electroluminescence and visual inspection via artificial intelligence (AI) and human inspection; liaise with equipment vendors for technology upgrade and modifications

Drive quality engineering investigations and continual improvement projects to resolve and prevent top contributors to manufacturing quality issues

Recruit, train and mentor quality managers, supervisors, inspectors/reviewers and quality engineering members, fostering a culture of quality and technical excellence

Oversee testing procedures, inspection protocols and documentation to maintain product integrity; ensure sufficient inspectors in critical inspection stations in the production line, considering a 24x7 manufacturing operation

Establish, document and report periodic key performance indicators for quality metrics and improvement; drive quality data automation initiatives that will facilitate real-time defect monitoring, escalation and resolution

Ensure proper training, qualification and certification for all EL and VI quality inspectors and team leaders through Attribute Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility program

Develop and sustain a quality disposition and non-conforming material classification process to ensure that defective products are not shipped and/or properly dispositioned to satisfy strict product quality requirements; travel to project sites on critical basis to properly disposition field issues

Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned due to criticality and urgency

Qualification

Quality EngineeringProcess Quality ControlAutomated Optical InspectionStatistical Process ControlArtificial IntelligenceRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Management SystemsData AutomationTrainingContinuous ImprovementLeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementMentoring

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 8+ years of experience in quality leadership role, with focus on quality engineering investigations and development programs; 5 years minimum handling large quality teams

5+ years of experience with automated optical inspection, electroluminescence engineering, artificial intelligence-assisted visual inspection or other similar technologies

Strong background in quality management systems, preferably ISO 9001 as well as intensive experience in statistical process control and analysis using statistical software (e.g., JMP and Minitab)

Proven experience in root cause analysis such as 8D, process improvements and implementation of quality assurance protocols

Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication and project management skills; demonstrated capacity for rapid learning, self-discipline, continual improvement to meet organizational goals effectively

Able to move around the plant and office areas and stand for periods of time

Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and wear required PPE

Able to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and temperature changes

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or Science

Certification in Quality Engineering (CQA, CQE, CQM)

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

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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