Engineer- Quality I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - Support the administration and execution of First Solar, ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS). - Support in Development and maintain procedures and processes in support of the QMS. - Support FS's ISO 9001 Internal Audits Program. Provide required training and analysis. - Support all external (ISO, Customer, and Third Party) QMS audits. - Maintain FS's Document Control Center (DCC). Comply with regulatory, contractual, and company policies and procedures for record review and retention. Education/Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline or - 3 years related Quality experience required or - 3 years of experience as an associate engineer or Quality Technician III at First solar. - ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) preferred. - ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification preferred. - Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs. Required Skills/Competencies: - Proven Quality Assurance Management knowledge and experience with ISO 9001. - Proven employee relations skills. - Excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Proven problem-solving skills and use of statistical methods (Six Sigma tools, SPC). - Knowledge of internal quality audit procedures. - Proven knowledge of ISO standards and procedures. - Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel - SQL a plus). - Excellent communications skills (verbal and written. Essential Responsibilities: - Responsible to implement and monitor Quality Systems, materials and product specifications in accordance with Company Policy and ISO standards. - Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of Calibration Quality Systems. - Responsible for the development and the maintenance of incoming inspection work instructions and records per ISO standards. - Responsible for the training of personnel on Quality System requirements and procedures as required. - Collaborates with other departments, customer and supplier representatives on quality issues and feedback for manufacturing and engineering for corrective/preventive action. - Responsible to assist with the inspection and qualification of suppliers' product and ensure incoming material quality meets established criteria. - Responsible for problem solving of internal quality issues for continuous improvement. - Participates in the production readiness process of new designs and new equipment. - Develop and support new gauge methods for improvements to inspection methods and process controls. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position reports to the Manager - Quality. - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: - 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: - $62,500.00 - $89,000.00 annually US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction),