Quality Engineer TRS Staffing Solutions - 3.6 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $70 - $75 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Content creation for technical audiences Spreadsheets Statistical Process Control Change management Manufacturing facility experience Technical writing experience within technology Factory experience Solar energy Excel data analysis Full Job Description Quality Engineer (Solar Manufacturing)

Location:

Onsite at

PV Module Manufacturing Facility- Houston, Texas Job Type:

Contract / Full-Time Position Summary We're seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to serve as the customer's onsite quality representative at a photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing manufacturing quality, conducting inspections, reviewing test data, managing nonconformance and corrective actions, and ensuring only compliant solar modules are released for shipment. Key Responsibilities Monitor PV module production activities and verify compliance with approved specifications, quality plans, and manufacturing requirements. Observe critical manufacturing processes including cell stringing, lamination, framing, junction box installation, testing, packaging, and storage. Conduct and witness incoming, in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections. Review electroluminescence (EL), flash test, insulation resistance, wet leakage, dimensional, and mechanical test results. Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential risks. Issue and track nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs). Participate in root cause investigations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions. Maintain quality records and ensure complete product traceability. Provide regular reports on production quality, inspection results, CAPA status, and shipment readiness. Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, logistics, and third-party inspection teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred. Experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or quality assurance. Direct experience with solar/PV module manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or related industries. Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including

CAPA, 8D, 5

Whys, Fishbone Analysis, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis. Experience reviewing test data and conducting inspections in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to work independently and make data-driven quality decisions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing. Experience reviewing electroluminescence (EL) and flash test data. Utility-scale solar project experience. Supplier quality, factory audit, or owner's representative experience. Knowledge of traceability systems, change management, and quality documentation controls. Keywords Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Solar, Photovoltaic, PV Modules, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, SPC, Electroluminescence, Flash Testing, Quality Assurance, Reliability, Supplier Quality, Solar Manufacturing.

Pay:

$70.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Houston, TX