Supplier Quality Sr Engineer

Job Description:

Supplier Quality – Sr Engineer for Electrical/Electronic parts

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses potential new suppliers and service providers for quality and quality system capabilities for Inverters, PCBA, power electronics, Motors, PV Modules etc through the execution of on-site or desk top audits.

• Conduct process audit and drive closure of all open issues by implementing effective corrective actions.

• Lead 8D and 5-Why investigations to resolve supplier non-conformities (NCs) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Performance monitoring and corrective actions - Monitors supplier performance (scorecard) to drive corrective action, manufacturing yield and field failures improvement.

• Continuous improvement - Works with suppliers, product engineers, and sourcing to implement changes that will improve quality, yields and cost of the product.

• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing for design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews.

• Notifies suppliers of customer complaints related to failures resulting from supplied material and conduct on site investigation for root cause analysis.

• Statistical approach and data presentation skills.

• Responsible for conducting PPAP and ensuring no open points before production.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is desired.

• Must have experience working with solar Inverters and knowledge of controllers’ /motors/ PCB, PV Modules etc.

• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation, and convincing skills.

• Shall have innovative mindset.

• Proactive, self-driven results seeking and enthusiastic person who enjoys collaborating with global team, drives improvement and take lead.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in electrical /electronics Engineering

• More than 13 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality inspection of solar Inverters and in general power electronics components.

• Six Sigma green belt certified.

• Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process.

• Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA lead auditor

• Strong understanding of QMS and process automations.

• Planning and peritonising activities based on situation.

• Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement.

• Good command on Word, Excel, and Power point.

• Proficient in English and Spanish (C1/C2).

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong project management, organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• The ability to generate new ideas and follow through to completion.

• Self-Driven, self-motivated and make responsible decisions.

• Ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.

• Superior professionalism, judgment and strong work ethic. 

• Great team players and able to adapt to working in multi-cultural environments with different departments. 

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.