Description

The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager in the Quality Department at the Shelbyville, Kentucky facility. This role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) as the new manufacturing plant moves from startup through mass production. The position works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and China‑based teams to ensure document control, audit readiness, and seamless quality system execution.

Key duties include building and maintaining the QMS, controlling documentation, supporting internal and external audits, managing corrective and preventive actions, and guiding change‑management initiatives. The engineer will also provide training on quality processes, maintain version control and record retention, and ensure the system is ready for factory ramp‑up and ongoing improvement. Collaboration with global partners is essential to keep quality standards and documentation aligned.

• Support setup, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS in a new manufacturing facility
• Manage document control across all departments, including SOPs, work instructions, manuals, procedures, policies, forms, and records
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and internal quality standards
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to collect, review, revise, and release controlled documents aligned with production and engineering needs
• Support internal, external, and certification audits, preparing materials and following up on findings
• Assist with CAPA tracking and documentation related to audit or process gaps
• Support change‑management activities for process updates, engineering changes, and document revisions
• Maintain document version control, traceability, and record retention per quality system requirements
• Provide training and guidance to employees on quality system processes and document control procedures
• Support quality system readiness during factory startup, production ramp‑up, and continuous improvement phases
• Collaborate with global and China‑based teams to ensure alignment of quality standards and documentation

Requirements

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field, and have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably with quality systems. Required knowledge includes ISO 900achusetts. .

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in quality system or process role
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems
• Experience with document control, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality records in manufacturing
• Prior exposure to new factory startup, production ramp‑up, or process standardization (strong plus)
• Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin, verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic document management systems preferred
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on mindset

Benefits

Canadian Solar’s vision is to improve lives by delivering solar‑generated electricity to people worldwide. Since its founding in 2001, the company has been a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy‑storage solutions, maintaining a strong focus on sustainability across all operations. Through subsidiaries such as e‑Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., Canadian Solar invests in employee growth with training programs, promotional opportunities, and flexible work options that support work‑life balance.

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary, performance‑based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, life and disability coverage, and paid time off. Employees join a global team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions and benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and work‑life balance.

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