Project Quality Engineer

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Title: Project Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 + annual bonus  
Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: Cardinal, Ontario, Canada

Work Model: On-Site

About the Role:

e-Storage is looking for a Project Quality Engineer to execute and monitor all project quality work. The Project Quality Engineer is responsible for executing the Project’s Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), tracking root cause analysis (RCA) of any quality issues, and communicating solutions developed and lessons learned. This individual serves as a point of contact for coordination with different parties including owner representatives, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, O&M service providers and team members.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and review the Project Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP) and the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) with internal project team members and external suppliers and contractors to meet clients’ contractual requirements and expectations

• Plan, execute, and monitor all aspects of project quality assurance activities at different project phases

• Understand contractual quality requirements, create, and review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), conduct quality audits and RCA

• Lead and facilitate the generation of lessons learned from past projects and their implementation in future projects for continuous improvement in project quality

• Identify and track quality Issues/observations/non-compliances, document and communicate their resolutions in accordance with the contractual requirements and the SSQP

• Coordinate with and support engineering, project execution, and O&M teams in resolving equipment problems and proactively preventing performance issues

• Implement and update project quality management system (PQMS) according to ISO standards to meet the ever-evolving BESS business development and project quality needs

• Cultivate and exemplify a quality culture that focuses on awareness of personal impacts, openness, and willingness to learn and get better together, doing things safely and right the first time, and promoting continuous improvement 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational background in Quality, Engineering, Project Management or a related field

• At least 3 years' of experience in a similar role, preferably in the renewable energy industry or automotive industry

• Capable of conducting RCA and tracking its progress to completion and driving suppliers for temporary containment and permanent corrective actions

• Knowledge of manufacturing, function and O&M of inverters, transformers, or lithium-ion battery products; willing and able to learn new subjects and skills

• Good at developing/maintaining strong relationships and working effectively with global cross functional cross-cultural colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors on quality matters

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. 

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. 

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