Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT HELIENE
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.
WHY JOIN HELIENE
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.
THE POSITION
Job Title:
Director of Quality
Position Status:
Full Time
Department:
Quality Assurance
Supervision Received:
SVP of Operations
Supervision Exercised:
Quality Managers and Quality Coordinators
Location:
Rogers, Minnesota
A.
Quality Management System
20%
B.
Quality Assurance Oversight
20%
C.
Process Improvement
15%
D.
E.
F.
Supplier Quality Inspection
Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis and Reporting
15%
15%
15%
TOTAL
100%
Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Director of Quality will play a pivotal role in overseeing quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous quality improvement across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the maintenance of the quality management system, being a strong leader to the organization and their team, ensure all aspects of quality assurance are managed effectively, be a strong collaborator, ensure successful audits and compliance, utilize data to inform decisions and training and educate on quality standards and best practices. This position requires an emphasis on safety, a strong background in quality management, and the ability to lead a team to meet and exceed industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and refine a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Maintain ISO certifications.
- Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborates with other departments to help develop new products, engineering design controls, manufacturing processes, and quality control functions.
- Lead a team of quality professionals to conduct inspections, tests, and audits throughout the manufacturing process.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive a culture of quality excellence.
- Develops incoming inspection systems to validate supplier quality compliance, detect non-conforming material, and to maintain traceability within the warehouse and manufacturing processes.
- Develop standards in accordance with ISO, UL and third-party audits.
- Utilize data analysis tools to track and report on key quality metrics.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the quality management system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; Seven (7) years working in a related technical field and/or working in Quality in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience in quality assurance management in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems and ISO certifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Root cause and corrective action experience.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external third parties and customers.
- Strong understanding of GD&T to interpret and provide input on technical drawings.
- Hands-on solar, semiconductor, or electrical industry experience is desirable for this position.
- Quality audit experience (internal and external)
- Working knowledge - quality, process control, lean, six sigma tools, and DMAIC problem solving
- Must have a valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Salary Range: $110,000 to $150,000 Annually
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the Careers Center.
Please access Heliene’s Career Center by using this link: Careers Center.
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.