Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards before they are delivered to customers. Their primary role is to inspect, test, and monitor various aspects of the manufacturing process to identify defects or deviations from quality requirements. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Conduct detailed inspections of incoming raw materials such as solar cells, glass, frames, and other components to ensure compliance with quality standards 
• Monitor various stages of the solar panel manufacturing process, including cell assembly, lamination, framing, and testing, to identify any defects or deviations 
• Perform electrical and mechanical tests on solar panels to verify performance and adherence to specification, analyze test results and report any anomalies 
• Conduct visual inspections of solar panels for cosmetic defects, ensuring that the appearance meets quality standards 
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspection results, testing data, and any corrective actions taken, prepare reports summarizing quality performance 
• Ensure that testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained, perform regular checks on equipment to guarantee accuracy 
• Investigate and identify the root causes of quality issues and work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions 
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the solar panel manufacturing process 
• Keeping up with company standards, regulations, and certifications related to solar panel manufacturing, ensure compliance with relevant quality and safety requirements 
• Provide training to production staff on quality control processes, standards, and best practices 
• Work closely with production teams and engineers to address quality issues and implement improvements 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Minimum 2–3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment (solar or electronics industry preferred) 
• Experience with inspection tools, testing equipment, and quality control documentation 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related technical field preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Engaged in photovoltaic quality management for at least 3 years, familiar with customer factory inspection and system audit, with strong management and communication skills  familiar with the corresponding standards and requirements for photovoltaic product manufacturing and certification  
• Proficient in Microsoft; MES software 
• Proficient in 7 QC methods 
• Familiar with customer factory inspections and system audits 
• Experience in ISO 9000 System  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Attention to detail; good organizational skills 
• Excellent time management: proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Working conditions: 

• Able to work extended hours as needed 
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and extreme noise 
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location  
• May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays 

Physical requirements:  

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree 
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around equipment    
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls 

EEO/AA Statement  

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.