Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that solar panels and related components meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role supports quality assurance and quality control processes throughout the manufacturing cycle, including incoming materials, in-process production, and final product inspections. The Quality Specialist works closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures all outgoing solar products meet customer and internal quality standards before shipment.Identifies defects and assists in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for internal and external quality issues. Prepares detailed reports and communicate findings across departments.Performs incoming, in-process, and final inspections of solar panels, components, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.Monitors production processes to verify adherence to manufacturing specifications and quality procedures.Conducts electrical and visual inspections of photovoltaic (PV) modules, including checks for defects such as cracks, delamination, soldering issues, and alignment errors.Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records in the Quality Management System (QMS).Trains and mentors quality operators in inspection techniques, interpretation of quality criteria, defect recognition, and standard operating procedures.Maintains and updates quality criteria documentation and inspection guidelines to align with customer requirements and industry best practices.Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, reduce defects, and improve product reliability and compliance.Participates in internal audits to ensure adherence to ISO standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.Responsible for overseeing the entire process, from Incoming quality to Pre Shipment Inspection.Other duties as assigned.