Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet.
Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world.
Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture.
We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.
We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.
Job Title: Supplier Quality Development Engineer
Position Status: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Supply Chain
Supervision Received: Chief Supply Chain Officer
Supervision Exercised: N/A
Location: Remote USA
Date Posted: June 26, 2024
Application Deadline: July 5, 2024
A. Supplier Qualification, Development and Audits 40%
B. Process Qualification and Product Development 30%
C. Heliene Plants and Other Functions Assistance 20%
D. Other Duties as Assigned 10%
TOTAL 100%
The Supplier Quality Development Engineer works with the team to ensure the supplier maintains robust quality systems and processes capable of delivering products and consistently meeting specifications for raw materials and finished products supplied by third parties. This position is responsible for developing and monitoring key performance indicators, audit supplier traceability program, engage in product development with other engineers to ensure the supplier process capabilities and controls, manage the assessment audits of new and existing suppliers, and lead successful on-boarding with the support of other departments. Significant travel within Canada, the US and Internationally will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Participate in supplier qualification and selection activities, including taking the lead on supplier quality assessments.
· Develop, analyze and report qualitative and quantitative data to present Quality Performance Metrics of actual supplier performance to internal & external customers (including potential investors).
· Establish direct working relationships with key suppliers to foster continual improvement programs and activities and lead/facilitate implementation of such projects towards improving quality/capability/productivity and reducing variability using six sigma methodology/lean techniques for the mutual benefits of the parties while driving Corrective Actions & problem root cause analysis as necessary.
· Manage suppliers’ quality on an ongoing basis via supplier scorecard, regular contact, periodic audits and other methods to guarantee consistent high-quality performance on an ongoing basis.
· Conduct/participate in supplier design and process FMEA’s, print/process reviews, advance quality planning, control plan development, process capability and gage studies, and other milestone events.
· Process (PPAP) activities as required by the level of criticality of the component.
· Collaborate with internal partners to minimize total-cost-of-ownership and price-of-non-conformance.
· Engage with product and manufacturing engineering to validate the implementation of recent development associated with raw material and finished goods.
· Define data requirements associated with suppliers’ shipment or pre-shipment and assist when the quality team reports regular noncompliance.
· Supporting Operations, Engineering, and other functional groups by providing trend analysis and root cause analysis investigations, corrective action recommendations for raw material out of specification.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Quality, and at least five years of experience in Supplier Quality within a manufacturing environment, ideally in a regulated industry or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Extensive experience with APQP, PPAP and ISO 9001 or automotive certification.
- Understanding of GD&T, drawing and design /process controls.
- Must understand and be able to develop inspection and test methods.
- Project management skills.
- Data collection and analysis experience – must develop KPIs.
- Supplier evaluations and audits (including traceability audit).
- Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving abilities and corrective action implementation with thorough understanding of 8D report process, 5 Why, SPC.
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools – DMAIC problem solving.
- The ability to facilitate change and positively influence others.
- The ability to manage complex communication with suppliers or customers.
- Must be a motivated and organized multi-tasker that requires minimal supervision to complete assignments and is capable to deliver under stress.
- Must have a valid passport and ability to travel to US/Canada and internationally.
- Travel requirement is expected to be around 35%.
- Certification in ASQ, CQE, CQA, UPPAP, ASQC, BB, GB, ISO, BBSS, PPM considered an asset.
- Experience in the manufacturing of PV modules or other solar/renewable energy equipment considered an asset.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 Annually
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@heliene.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2024.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Supplier Quality: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote