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Supplier Quality Representative in PAW PAW, MICHIGAN

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.

Supplier Quality Representative POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for controlling the Quality of Game Change Solar’s products and its sub-assemblies, manufactured in the United States. The position is responsible for actively driving the quality control processes with suppliers and vendors of Game Change Solar.

Supplier Quality Representative ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) In this position, take the defined responsibility of Raw material, In-process, Out-going quality,

a) Execution of Quality Plans

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 and 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 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 Quality 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 CPkstudies.

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) Help train other Inspectors and operators on Quality – extend training support to suppliers

10) Learn and implement 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.

Supplier Quality Representative 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

6) Basic knowledge of Solar Energy industry products, like solar tracker system – add on advantage

Supplier Quality Representative EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1) Bachelors with 2-3 year or DME with 4+ years of Mechanical/Production engineering

preferred

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

Supplier Quality Engineer KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Quality 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

Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What do you know about Gamechange Solar and give a brief description of the products that we make?
• How is your past experience relevant to this role?
• Do you have 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). Please describe
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person