Supplier Quality Engineer – Equipment & Machines

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🕒 January 13

🎰 Nevada – Remote

🎰 Nevada – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Nextracker Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

🤝 B2B

Energy • Hardware • B2B

Nextracker Inc. is a provider of solar energy solutions that designs, supplies, and supports utility-scale solar projects from design through operations. The company delivers specialized solar tracking hardware, installation logistics, training, and ongoing operations support, and pairs field-proven equipment with data-driven “solar intelligence” to improve yield, speed deployments, and ensure reliable performance in challenging environments worldwide.

📋 Description

• Audit new suppliers and make recommendations of whether we do business with them, based on the level of risk • Document audit results via a professional report that can be shared with financing partners • Provide guidance and support to suppliers to implement robust quality processes into their factory • Supporting supplier quality for electrical balance of systems (eBOS) for solar photovoltaic products • Complete Quality requirements input into PPAPs, Critical Dimensions or aspects on prints, Inspection check sheet preparation, Measuring system plans, FAI process instructions and completion, MSA, Pre-production plan, production ramp up plan and sample inspections, Inline critical dimension/aspect checks, self-certification of suppliers • Be responsible for the specification and validation of inspection tools and gages for suppliers • Take ownership of and develop technical process improvement strategies at supplier facilities backed up by SPC data (Cp, CpK, P Chart, Xbar, etc.) to ensure compliance • Monitor key performance indicators for supplier quality, such as early life failures, DPPMs, and RMA rate • Own supplier performance results by monitoring, driving, and optimizing Inspection frequency based on DPPM outcome to ensure supplier quality compliance • Lead solving critical supplier quality issues • Manage timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions and drive their resolution through regularly set meetings with suppliers • Guide and mentor suppliers on how to improve their quality over time • Implement the supplier scorecard to measure ongoing supplier performance • Own and drive the relationship between NX and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends, and all corrective actions

🎯 Requirements

• Experience working with Heavy Machinery and Equipment • Bachelor’s degree in quality/manufacturing engineering in a related industry experience required • 2+ years of experience in quality engineering in a related industry required • A self-starter and a passion for making a real difference in a fast-growing company and industry • Ability to multi-task and support requests from multiple internal and external requestors • An intimate understanding of Supplier Quality best practices • Analytical skills using Excel and SPC tools (Minitab, etc) • Versed in problem solving techniques • Experience in auditing manufacturing facilities, or processes in accordance with ISO 9001 QMS • Knowledge about GD&T tolerancing, AQL inspection, Zero defects philosophy • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Able to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and resourcefulness in solving problems • Strong project management, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail • The ability to generate new ideas and follow through to completion • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentations skills • Excellent people skills, an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude • Self-Driven, self-motivated and making 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 work in multi-cultural environment with different departments

🏖️ Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans • Life Insurance • Short-term and Long-term Disability • Matching 401(k) Contributions • Vacation and Paid Sick Time • Tuition Reimbursement