Supply Quality Engineer

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Job Description – Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar modular producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe. Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Supervisor Description: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that products and components sourced from suppliers meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The SQE will work closely with suppliers to develop and maintain robust quality systems, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Responsibilities: Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, including non-conformances, defects, claim, and customer complaints. Evaluate supplier performance, introduce new supplier/material, review and approve supplier engineering change, do first article inspection. Lead cross-functional teams to investigate material related quality issues and drive solutions. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster continuous improvement. Assume responsibility for technical responses to suppliers on quality issues; lead investigations and drive corrective actions. Liaise with Suppliers during visits, conduct process/system audits. Track and resolve open issues pertaining to new product launches, develop control documents and other Customer/Supplier required quality documentation. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality and reliability Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions related to supplier quality. Support IQC inspection training, test equipment set up, Control plan and SIP updates Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct Support ISO 9001 activities Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies. Conduct other duties as required. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of 4 years) or equivalent years of education; Special consideration given to Quality Accreditation’s (AQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.) Minimum of three years’ experience in a Quality capacity within a manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to drive process/product quality control, lean manufacturing. Good current working knowledge of AIAG standards (PQP, PPAP & PFMEA, Cpk, SPC, 8D ) Strong Knowledge in SAP system or other related software applications Six sigma an asset Quality Control background, including problem solving and root cause analysis. Professional demeanour at all times Strong leadership abilities and confident, consistent, decisive personality Must be able to work with little supervision, must be self-directed. Attention to detail in all area of work Desire for innovative thinking and continual learning Excellent coaching, mentoring, mediating and negotiating skills. Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Office and e-mail required. Good written and verbal communication skills in English Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion. Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. #CSPowerSystems Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

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