Quality Supervisor - Night Shift

About the role

T1 Energy is hiring a Quality Supervisor to oversee quality assurance and control activities in a solar panel manufacturing facility. The Quality Supervisor ensures products meet internal and customer requirements, drives continuous improvement, and leads a team of inspectors and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily quality inspection activities across production lines (cell processing, module assembly, lamination, and testing).
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO 9001, IEC standards for solar modules, and internal quality procedures).
• Monitor adherence to quality control plans, inspection protocols, and testing requirements.
• Review and approve inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Lead, train, and mentor quality inspectors and technicians.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching to improve team effectiveness.
• Conduct regular team meetings and ensure clear communication of quality expectations.
• Analyze quality data and production trends to identify defects, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance product reliability.
• Ensure proper execution of electrical, mechanical, and visual inspections of solar panels (EL testing, IV curve testing, insulation testing).
• Verify calibration and maintenance of inspection and testing equipment.
• Oversee incoming material inspections and supplier quality coordination.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality performance reports.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure readiness for customers or regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA).
• Familiarity with solar panel manufacturing processes and testing methods is highly desirable.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in renewable energy or solar manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Licenses or certifications (Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment (solar, electronics, or semiconductor preferred).
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required.