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Supplier Quality Representative - job 2 of 3

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.

Responsibilities:

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.
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)
Interact with suppliers, labs etc., directly on quality issues
Prepare and/or approve Quality documentations like FAI, PDI, MDCC – help for speedy quality clearances
Help Quality Manager to decide on the inspection and testing parameters, resources and methods
Do Continuous Quality improvement through 8D, 7QC, MSA and SPC tools, CP CPk studies.
Bring continuous focus on problem solving and improving process controls
Implement product & process audits - Navigate the quality audits with team, identify NCs and closure of the open ended elements
Help train other Inspectors and operators on Quality – extend training support to suppliers
Learn and implement industry best practices, identify the opportunities for improvements and implement it in own area
Manage team of TPI, inspectors, train them and help achieve their quality performance and objectives
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:

Ability to understand drawings and execute inspection methodology and preparation of quality documents.
Sound knowledge of Quality standards like ASTM, 8D method, FMEA techniques, 7 QC tools, SPC, MSA, etc
Implementing error-proofing techniques- Pokayoke
Data Collection and basic analytical skills
Basic knowledge of Solar Energy industry products, like solar tracker system – add on advantage

Required Experience & Skills:

Bachelors with 2-3 year or DME with 4+ years of Mechanical/Production engineering preferred
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: Quality Manager, Operations, Engineering, Supply chain, Planning, Buyers and Logistics teams, etc. External: Suppliers, TPI, External labs, ISO auditors, etc
External: Suppliers, TPI, External labs, ISO auditors, etc.

Personal Trait / Profile:

Shop floor Leadership skills
Strong analytical ability with data reasoning and detail orientation
Results orientation – must deliver results & have sense of urgency to deliver on time
Collaboration – ability to work in cross-functional teams for achievement of objectives
Functional excellence – Passion for Quality, must possess the necessary functional and working know‑how

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Must have valid driver’s license
Business Office professional attire when in office setting
PPE and GCS attire for onsite visits
This position will be 90-95% based on-site
Location: Harvey, IL and Paw Paw, MI

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