Senior/ Engineer, Quality

REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is known for its patented innovations and multiple award-winning products with reliable long-term performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2021, REC is part of Reliance Industries Limited, India's largest private sector company with revenues of USD 104.6 billion.

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This is a quality engineering position. The incumbent shall execute the quality assurance role with good technical rationale and understanding, acquired from developing an appreciation of the industry practices, and applicable technology developments. Scope of work may include supplier management, in-process quality control design, outgoing quality controls, quality assurance planning, quality management system maintenance and improvement. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supplier Management and Quality Assurance Planning
  • Manage the qualification of new materials/suppliers.
  • Manage the incoming quality of the materials
  • Drive supplier quality through audits and efficient rating system and reviews to ensure conformance to specification and continuous improvement in system, procedures and processes.
  • Develop and implement quality control plan for adequacy and suitability for the production
  • Drive improvement of process and product quality by monitoring quality indicators (SPC, Yield, defect rates)
  • Non-conforming materials and products management
  • Benchmark, develop and implement inspection methods and procedures to meet quality objectives, product quality, quality assurance, technical goals and productivity savings

• Quality Management System according to ISO 9001
  • Review and update Quality Management System procedures to meet the quality system requirements
  • Maintain and update documents and records with proper documentation control & distribution
  • Ensure system compliance & preparations for Management Review
  • Manage internal and external corrective action reports (CAR)
  • Maintain and improve the calibration management system
  • Manage, conduct and improve internal audit programs and document review procedures
  • Ensure readiness of all sections for both 3rd party certification body and customer audits

• Communication and Presentation.
  • Ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization.

• Others
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Depending on the competencies developed, the engineer may be rotated to different departments.

Authorities

• Engineer will be reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Technical/ Professional

• Minimum bachelor's degree (Engineering discipline preferred).
• Working experiences in QMS and ISO 9001 audit, preferably in manufacturing industries
• Experience in using quality tools for problem solving
• Experience in GR&R, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Fresh graduate with strong technical and analytical interests will be considered

Technological

• Knowledge in Quality Management Systems and related standards and requirements (ISO 9001)
• Be familiar with 8D problem solving methodology, SPC, ISO9001, IEC 62941
• Knowledge in IEC, UL standards and its application towards product conformity to safety and reliability will be beneficial, though not necessary

General

• Strong sense of ownership and self-motivation, good initiative
• Must be able to work independently
• Proactive working attitude hands on approach
• Strong organization and project management skills
• High level of accuracy with special attention to detail.
• Ability to write procedures and work instructions.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good time management with ability to handle pressure and multitask under tight timelines
• Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed
• Able to Travel

People/Relations

• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with cross-functional team, external

REC Knowledge

• Working experience in Solar/Semiconductor/Electronics manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Additional Advantageous Skills

• Proficient in Software statistical tools is an added advantage. (e.g. Minitab, JMP, etc)
• Aptitude in higher level use of Excel (E.g.: Formulas and Macros) is an added advantage
• Proficient in Data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) is an added advantage