IQC Associate Engineer

Job Summary

The Associate IQC Engineer supports incoming quality control activities for solar module raw materials. This role ensures materials meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and inspection criteria. The engineer works closely with SQE, Process Engineering, and Production teams to identify material issues, perform data analysis, and drive continuous quality improvement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and material standards.
• Operate IQC inspection and testing equipment according to manuals.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance to ensure measurement accuracy and equipment uptime.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Control Plans related to IQC activities.
• Document inspection findings and escalate quality issues as required.
• Create, update, and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) control charts for incoming material characteristics.
• Conduct trend analysis and monitor material quality performance over time.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) using structured problem-solving tools and support corrective actions.
• Monitor raw material quality issues impacting production lines, investigate root causes, and work closely with SQE, Process Engineering, and Production teams to resolve issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or above (preferred major in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation; hands-on experience with inspection and measurement equipment; basic knowledge of SPC, quality tools, and data analysis methods; familiarity with SOPs, Work Instructions, and Control Plans.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams; detail-oriented with a strong sense of quality and accountability; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.