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Job Overview: The Senior Quality Engineer - Solar will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and control processes in the solar energy projects. This role involves ensuring that solar products, systems, and installations meet the highest quality standards, comply with industry regulations, and perform effectively over their intended lifespan. The Senior Quality Engineer will lead a team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and ensure that all solar energy products and projects adhere to technical specifications, client requirements, and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance and Control: Lead the development and implementation of quality management systems (QMS) for solar projects, ensuring compliance with international and local standards. Project Oversight: Monitor and inspect all stages of solar project development, from design to installation, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle. Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing and validation of solar equipment, components, and systems, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards before, during, and after installation. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve quality assurance processes to optimize efficiency, reduce defects, and ensure the highest product and service quality. Supplier and Vendor Management: Conduct quality assessments for suppliers and vendors, ensuring that raw materials, equipment, and services meet required specifications and quality standards. Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on any quality issues, defects, or failures, and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems and avoid recurrence. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and client specifications. Maintain proper documentation, including quality reports, test results, and inspection logs. Training and Mentorship: Provide training and guidance to junior quality engineers, field technicians, and installation teams on quality standards, testing procedures, and best practices. Customer Interaction: Work with clients to understand their quality expectations and address any quality-related concerns, providing technical expertise and solutions. Continuous Monitoring: Implement quality audits and assessments throughout project development and operational phases to ensure the consistency of product and service quality. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field (required). A Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus. Certifications: ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or other relevant quality certifications are highly desirable. Additional certifications related to solar energy systems or quality management in renewable energy are a plus. Skills Solar Energy Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of solar technologies, including photovoltaic (PV) systems, inverters, and batteries, and how they relate to quality management processes. Quality Management Systems: Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 or other industry standards. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for conducting root cause analysis, identifying quality issues, and implementing corrective actions. Testing and Validation: Expertise in testing solar systems and equipment, understanding performance metrics, and validating compliance with design and regulatory specifications. Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budget oversight. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring quality standards are clearly understood and met. Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with experience in mentoring and training teams to ensure a high standard of quality throughout the project lifecycle. Experience Experience: 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in the solar energy industry or related fields such as electrical or renewable energy engineering. Leadership: Proven experience in leading quality control teams, developing quality processes, and managing the quality assurance activities of large-scale projects. Technical Expertise: Experience with the technical aspects of solar installations, including equipment selection, installation processes, and performance evaluations. Show more Show less
