Process Quality Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere.  This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in the advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.  

This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!  

Key responsibilities (Supervisory responsibilities and duties – other duties may be assigned as appropriate:

1. Develop and implement quality management systems and objectives for the respective areas of responsibility. 

2. Organize standardized operational management for products under your responsibilities. 

3. Participate in quality planning for new products and implement corresponding preventive measures. 

4. Coordinate, handle, inspect, and supervise daily affairs related to Process Quality Control (PQC). 

5. Control testing costs and labor costs to improve work efficiency and service quality. 

6. Establish standards for operational compliance checks in PQC

7. Develop operational compliance check guidelines for PQC. 

8. Actively promote and implement quality improvement activities. 

9.Implement and verify the effectiveness of preventive and corrective measures. 

10. Responsible for the development and training of engineers and team leaders

11. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the quality of PQC work.

12. Conduct assessments of the achievement of process quality (KPIs). 

13. Assess and evaluate the performance of PQC personnel. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred.

Qualifications:

1. Strong Knowledge of production safety, lean production, six sigma, production quality. 

2. Highly developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. 

3. Strong learning ability, curiosity, and openness to learn new things with a sense of ambition, self-motivation, and self-discipline. 

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes:

Skills (must do):

Must do audits and reviews of quality data according to existing procedures and documenting results as relates to area of responsibility.

Knowledge (must know):

Should be knowledgeable of industry and governmental quality regulations.

Attributes (must be aware of):

Company and regulatory quality standards for product manufacturing.

Physical Demands:

Ability to Lift up to 35 lbs.

Education and Experience:

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.  

2. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. 

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.