Job DescriptionPosition Title: Solar QC Auditor
About Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA)Intertek's CEA team serves as a trusted partner to leading solar project developers, owners, and financiers, providing quality assurance, supply chain management, and technical support services. We assist clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers in navigating manufacturing challenges critical to their success.
Position SummaryThe Solar QC Auditor will conduct quality control audits and inspections at manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with client standards and specifications during the production process of solar PV components. This role involves onsite monitoring, visual inspections, and documentation to ensure the quality and reliability of solar products. The Solar QC Auditor will work closely with internal and external teams, leveraging a strong attention to detail and a focus on maintaining high standards in manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities - Travel to manufacturing facilities to perform production quality control audits and inspections on solar PV products and components.
- Conduct visual inspections using established quality control checklists to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Verify Bill of Materials (BOM) and monitor inline production processes.
- Oversee pre-shipment inspections, packaging, and loading processes for finished products.
- Support internal and external laboratory testing efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Generate and submit detailed QC reports promptly following audits.
- Address client-specific QC requests and provide additional services as needed within defined scopes of work.
- Collaborate with back-office teams to support cross-functional projects in quality control, finance, and operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or vocational training in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality control auditing or inspections in a manufacturing setting, preferably within solar or renewable energy industries.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and knowledge of IEC 61215/61730 standards.
- Strong skills in documentation, reporting, and effective communication.
- Diligent work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environments with associated noise levels and safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid passport, ability to travel throughout North America.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of solar PV module and component production processes.
- Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies related to manufacturing audits.
- Experience coordinating quality control efforts across diverse teams and time zones.
Work Environment and Physical Demands - This role involves frequent travel to manufacturing facilities, including up to 80% of time away from home.
- Must be comfortable working in industrial settings with noise, movement, and temperature fluctuations.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely handle PPE such as steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses.
Benefits InformationIn addition to competitive salary, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value DiversityIntertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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About UsIntertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
