Qcells North America

Quality Engineer

Join Qcells North America in Dalton, Georgia as a Quality Engineer. This role ensures product quality through inspections, process monitoring, and corrective actions. Benefit from a dynamic manufacturing environment and opportunities to support quality improvements and team training.

Qcells North America

Company Overview

Name

Qcells North America, a subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions

Headquarters

Irvine, CA, United States

Founded

1999

Size

Approximately 2,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, but the company is part of a $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion investment in American facilities (source: us.qcells.com).

What They Do

Qcells North America operates as the U.S. arm of Qcells, a global photovoltaic manufacturer that specializes in solar energy solutions. The company focuses on the production of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules, utilizing proprietary technologies such as Q.ANTUM and Q.ANTUM DUO Z to enhance energy conversion efficiency. Their product lineup includes residential Q.PEAK panels, commercial and industrial high-power modules, and utility-scale panels, all designed to meet diverse energy needs across various sectors. Additionally, Qcells offers integrated solar-plus-storage solutions and advanced energy management software platforms like Geli, which help optimize energy usage and forecasting (source: us.qcells.com).

Projects & Track Record

In October 2023, Qcells North America expanded its Dalton, Georgia facility to achieve an annual module capacity of 5.1 GW, which is sufficient to power over 800,000 homes. This expansion is part of their strategy to build a complete solar supply chain in the U.S. Furthermore, the Cartersville, Georgia facility is under construction and is expected to boost total U.S. module output to 8.4 GW annually by the end of 2024, with the capability to produce nearly 46,000 panels daily. This facility will support the production of ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, significantly enhancing Qcells' manufacturing capabilities in North America (source: us.qcells.com).

Recent Developments

Recent developments for Qcells North America include a significant pledge of over $2.5 billion to establish a U.S.-based silicon supply chain, which is set to be fully operational by the end of 2024. This investment marks the largest solar investment in the U.S. to date. In October 2023, the company completed a 2 GW expansion at its Dalton facility, adding 510 jobs to the local economy. Additionally, in August 2024, Qcells received a conditional $1.45 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to support its Cartersville facility, further solidifying its commitment to U.S. manufacturing and job creation (source: wikipedia.org).

Working There

Qcells North America offers a variety of roles across its manufacturing facilities in Georgia and its headquarters in Irvine, California. The company is actively hiring for positions in manufacturing, engineering, project development, and operations, with a focus on solar cells, modules, ingots, and wafers. The culture at Qcells emphasizes innovation, stability, and long-term partnerships, supported by a strong brand reputation in the solar industry. Employees benefit from being part of a leading company in the U.S. solar market, which has received numerous awards for quality and bankability (source: us.qcells.com).


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Job Description

The Quality Engineer plays a role in developing strategies by assisting Quality Engineer II and Senior Quality Engineer for incoming inspections, product line patrol, outgoing quality control, and updating factory internal quality rules all in accordance with the high industry standards and within manufacturing timescales.

Main Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the final goods' quality in the warehouse.
  • Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
  • Manage process changes according to the company policy.
  • Plan, conduct, and monitor tests and inspections on materials and products to ensure the quality of finished products.
  • Regularly monitor and review data based on yield and each process quality.
  • Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.
  • Provide trainings and support to Quality Engineering Team.
  • Accurately record data and production information.
  • Adhere to the Health & Safety procedures.
  • Manage raw materials' quality to ensure consistency and integrity.
  • Support for machine calibration.
  • Maintain, test, and troubleshoot quality instrumentation devices.
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS.
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related fields.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality engineering.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Flexibility to adapt to different tasks.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety.
  • Eye for detail and quality.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively within the team.
  • Able to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate controlled.
  • Assertive, able to cope with pressure, self-motivated and driven team player.
  • Proactive approach toward various issues.
  • Fluent in both Korean and English.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
  • Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
  • Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in either assembly and/or manufacturing environment.
  • High level of work ethic toward improving organizational culture.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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About the role

July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Solar Energy

Qcells North America

us.qcells.com

  •  Dalton, Georgia, United States

3+ years in quality engineering

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