QMS Program Manager - Meyer Burger

Meyer Burger - WORK FOR A VISION

Meyer Burger is bringing solar manufacturing back to the US. Our goal is not only to produce the best and most sustainable solar modules in the world, but also to be a truly green company, building a brand that sets new standards for the entire solar industry.

We are a Swiss headquartered manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules with production sites in Germany supported by more than 1,200 employees globally. We combine cutting-edge technology with a 70-year history of development and deployment of world-class products. Our experience and culture gives us the courage to lead photovoltaics into a new era. We are now investing in the U.S., bringing our first overseas production plant to Goodyear, Arizona, creating hundreds of jobs.

We are looking for employees who want to create rather than manage, who want to break new grounds as part of a committed team, and bring about lasting change. Become part of something big! Shape the energy generation of the future together with us! If you want to successfully drive the energy transition to 100% renewables and create a premium brand, we look forward to receiving your application as Quality Management System Program Manager.

The Role:

The Quality Management System Program Manager will introduce, implement, maintain and continuously improve a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015. This role will coordinate with all departments the QMS implementation in order to obtain ISO-9001: 2015 Certification for the Goodyear site.

Your contribution to our vision (responsibilities):

• Lead and design the implementation of the quality management system and obtain ISO-9001: 2015 certification.
• Support implementation of the ISO 14001 & 45001 management systems.
• Maintain, develop and document Quality Manual (QM), standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI).
• Provide QMS training to all employees and ensure that they know and follow all SOP's, and WI's.
• Plan and coordinate internal audits, select and train internal auditors, report and follow up non-conformances.
• Host effectively customer and third-party regulatory audits.
• Understand and implement concepts such as: (TQM, risk assessments, continuous improvement process, Six-Sigma and 5S+1).
• Report regularly to management on the status and development of the quality management system and to inform of any deviations.
• Help to develop KPI operational metrics, goals. Support and implement a customer satisfaction metric.

You bring:

• Experience with auditing or being audited to the ISO-9001 or similar standard.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in quality role with working knowledge of QAQC principles: CAPA, 5S, TCM, Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience or knowledge of maintaining a formalized Document Control system.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to apply structured analytical thinking and logic to work and provide solutions to challenges.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities, excellent decision-making, communications, follow-up skills and work independently.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Language skills: English.

A Plus:

• Lead Auditor Certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma training and certification with high understanding and application risk assessment tools.
• Project management/project lead experience.
• Experience or skillset to successfully provide team leadership, fostering a collaborative environment, and developing team members' skills.
• Proven experience implementing/maintaining a quality management system, as ISO-9001, ideally in solar, semiconductor, automotive, electronics industry, and or industrial manufacturing engineering.
• Bilingual / Spanish.

Position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screen.