Illuminate USA

PQC Supervisor - Night Shift

Join Illuminate USA in Pataskala as a PQC Supervisor on the night shift. Lead quality inspections, coach your team, and ensure top standards in solar panel manufacturing. Enjoy competitive pay and career growth in a cutting-edge facility focused on renewable energy.

Illuminate USA

Company Overview

Name

Illuminate USA, a joint venture majority owned by Invenergy and partnered with LONGi

Headquarters

Pataskala, United States

Founded

2023

Size

Approximately 1,500 employees in Pataskala (source: linkedin.com)

What They Do

Illuminate USA specializes in manufacturing high-efficiency bifacial solar panels designed for both rooftop residential and utility-scale solar markets. Their state-of-the-art 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Pataskala, Ohio, is engineered to produce over 9.2 million solar panels annually, equating to roughly 5 gigawatts of capacity, utilizing advanced automation and precision assembly technologies to ensure quality and scale (source: illuminateusa.com). The company emphasizes domestic manufacturing and supply-chain localization, positioning itself as a key American solar panel supplier with Invenergy as its majority owner and anchor customer (source: prnewswire.com). Illuminate USA’s product portfolio consists of ready-to-install bifacial solar modules produced in a highly automated industrial environment, supporting the growing American solar demand with a focus on high-volume output and technological innovation (source: illuminateusa.com).

Projects & Track Record

The cornerstone project for Illuminate USA is its Pataskala manufacturing facility located at 3600 Etna Parkway, a 1.1-million-square-foot site that commenced commercial production in February 2024. This facility features eight production lines and targets an annual output of 9.2 million solar panels, making it one of the largest single-site solar panel manufacturing operations in North America (source: illuminateusa.com). Within less than one year of operation, the company celebrated producing its first million panels, with production scaling further as the plant matured (source: prnewswire.com). Early installations of Illuminate USA’s panels took place in western Ohio, demonstrating the domestic deployment of their manufactured products (source: illuminateusa.com).

Recent Developments

Since its founding, Illuminate USA has rapidly scaled operations, reaching a workforce of over 1,000 associates by August 2024 and surpassing 1,500 employees shortly thereafter (source: illuminateusa.com). The company has invested more than $600 million in its Licking County facility, marking it as one of the largest advanced solar panel manufacturing investments in the United States (source: illuminateusa.com). Recent news highlights include a five-year solar-glass sourcing agreement with SOLARCYCLE and the publication of Illuminate USA’s inaugural sustainability report in 2025, underscoring its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and supply-chain development (source: illuminateusa.com).

Working There

Illuminate USA offers a variety of roles primarily centered around advanced manufacturing and corporate support functions, including process engineering, equipment maintenance, quality engineering, supply chain, human resources, finance, tax, and government relations. The company’s operations are concentrated in Pataskala, Ohio, where it maintains a large, modern manufacturing campus (source: illuminateusa.com). Job postings indicate full-time, in-person positions with benefits such as health and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with matching, paid time off, parental leave, and life insurance, reflecting a comprehensive employee benefits package (source: indeed.com). The company culture emphasizes high-tech production, domestic solar manufacturing leadership, and rapid growth, with a workforce described as more than 1,500 associates contributing to the American solar industry (source: illuminateusa.com).


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Illuminate USA, located in the heart of Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we've rapidly grown to over 1,600 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We're not just building solar panels, we're building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you're looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a working supervisor, inspecting products and processes directly with the team and assisting production with quality-related issues.
  • Ensure all testing procedures are conducted properly, with accurate documentation, and collaborate with the internal quality department to uphold quality standards.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and counseling to associates to foster skill development and improve team performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to address quality issues.
  • Oversee inspectors and engineers, managing their development, training, and daily activities, while preparing reports on quality performance and key metrics.
  • Assist the production team in addressing and resolving quality-related issues to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in managing inspectors and engineers.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
  • Experience in coaching and counseling associates to improve team dynamics and performance.
  • Able to work cross functional and under pressure and communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization.
  • Experience in Solar Industry is a plus.
  • Familiar with Control Plans, Process/Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P/DFMEA) and 8D methodology.
  • Experience in manufacturing operations and quality within the solar, optoelectronics, semiconductor or automotive industries.
  • Adept in root cause and technical analysis to identify product defects and drive escalation of issues to quality managers and other cross-functional groups such as Production, Equipment and Process Engineering.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and Excel.
  • Ambition, self-motivation, and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Strong knowledge of production safety, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control processes.
  • Expertise in root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About the role

September 9, 2026

September 11, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Solar Energy

Illuminate USA

illuminateusa.com

  •  Pataskala, United States

5+ years of supervisory experience

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