Quality Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance and control function at our contract manufacturing facility focused on high-reliability solar industry products for renewable energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, continually improve, and lead the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, including internal audits, management reviews, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and preparation for certification/recertification audits.
• Own and drive improvement of First Pass Yield (FPY) metrics across incoming materials, in-process assembly, and final testing; target sustained FPY > 98% through data analysis, root cause investigation, and process optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Control Plans) to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (CoPQ).
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) inspection procedures, including detailed work instructions, sampling plans (AQL), inspection checkpoints, visual aids, and go/no-go criteria for all production lines (module assembly, BMS integration, final inverter/box build, and battery pack assembly).
• Oversee all quality functions including Incoming Quality Control (IQC), In-Process Quality Control (IPQC), and Outgoing Quality Assurance (OQA) for solar inverters (grid-tie, hybrid, micro-inverters) and lithium battery systems (BMS integration, cell balancing, pack assembly).
• Provide real-time feedback and daily/weekly quality reporting to production supervisors, line leaders, and senior management, highlighting top defects, trend analysis, FPY performance by line/shift, and recommended immediate countermeasures.
• Manage supplier quality performance: conduct supplier audits, qualify new suppliers, implement incoming inspection protocols, and drive supplier corrective actions (SCAR).
• Develop, train, and mentor a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians; foster a quality-first mindset across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Perform root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why) for customer complaints, field failures, and internal non-conformances; implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and report key quality KPIs (DPMO, RTY, FPY, audit scores) via dashboards and monthly management reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by reviewing designs for manufacturability (DFM), establishing quality plans, and validating production processes (PQPs, FAI).
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations for solar inverters and lithium batteries (e.g., safety, EMC, environmental/RoHS/REACH).
• Act as the primary quality interface with OEM customers and coordinate customer audits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement data-driven solutions.
• Effective leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex quality-related concepts to different departments and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several product lines.
• Proven track record of improving FPY, reducing defects, leading ISO 9001 implementations or recertifications, and creating/maintaining effective IPQC systems.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Hands-on experience writing clearly, visual IPQC inspection procedures and delivering actionable feedback to production teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Minitab, Excel, Power BI) and ERP/MES systems.