Quality Engineer - South Africa
Game Change Solar is one of the fast-growing Clean Technology companies in the rapidly growing utility scale solar industry. We are a global company with offices across the globe and headquarters in Connecticut, USA. We have top quality solar tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, offering excellent value to the customers. Driven by its vision to repower the planet by reducing cost of solar energy, the company is slated to cross 1 Billion USD in revenue in 2023.
With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to quality, Game Change Solar is making a difference in the fight against climate change and helping to create a brighter, greener future for all.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) In Quality Engineer position, take the defined responsibility of Raw material, In-process, Out-going quality,
a) Execution of Quality Plans of GCS.
b) perform, attend or witness the quality inspections at supplier’s place as defined by quality manager.
c) Quality Resource control: Plan, monitor and get work done from TPI, measurement systems, equipment’s, tools and fixtures to execute quality plans.
d) Drive process improvements & Implement Quality tools.
2) Analyze quality issues, do root cause analysis and plan ICA, PCA and report it out (Trouble shoot quality related issues and develop sustainable actions & ensure implementation)
3) Interact with international/local suppliers, labs etc directly on quality issues.
4) Prepare and/or approve Quality documentations like FAI, PDI, MDCC – help for speedy quality clearances.
5) Help the reporting manager to decide on the inspection and testing parameters, resources and methods.
6) Do Continuous Quality improvement through 8D, 7QC, MSA and SPC tools, CP CPk studies.
7) Bring continuous focus on problem solving and improving process controls.
8) Implement product & process audits - Navigate the quality audits with team, identify NCs and closure of the open-ended elements.
9) Train the operators on Quality – extend training support to suppliers.
10) Learn industry best practices, identify the opportunities for improvements and implement it in own area.
11) Manage team of TPI, inspectors, train them and help achieve their quality performance and objectives.
12) Get involved in Daily Management and proactively reduce the risk to Quality & Delivery by working on resolving potential issues with along cross functional teams.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
1) Ability to understand drawings and execute inspection methodology and preparation of quality documents.
2) Sound knowledge of Quality standards like ASTM, 8D method, FMEA techniques, 7 QC tools, SPC, MSA, etc
3) Implementing error-proofing techniques- Pokayoke
5) Data Collection and basic analytical skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1) B.E. with 5+ years of Mechanical/Production engineering, Min. 3 years of experience in Solar PV Structure QA and QC is mandatory.
2) Experience in Rolling, Sheet metal working, Assembly, Manufacturing, Machining and Galvanization, etc - preferably from industry which makes Steel/Structural – mechanical products (Module mounting structure, electrical towers, etc) will be an added advantage
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Manager, Operations, Engineering, Supply chain, Planning, Buyers and Logistics teams, etc.
External: Suppliers, TPI, External labs, ISO auditors, etc
PERSONAL TRAIT / PROFILE:
1) Shop floor Leadership skills
2) Strong analytical ability with data reasoning and detail orientation
3) Results orientation – must deliver results & have sense of urgency to deliver on time
4) Collaboration – ability to work in cross-functional teams for achievement of objectives
5) Functional excellence – Passion for Quality, must possess the necessary functional and working know-how
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: R22 000,00 - R27 000,00 per month
Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical/Production engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Solar PV Structure QA and QC: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PR (Required)