Supplier Quality Manager
Astraea
Quality Assurance
Columbus, OH, USA
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
About Us
We are a rapidly growing solar manufacturing organization focused on scaling high-quality photovoltaic production in the United States. As a newly established operation, we are in an exciting phase of expansion—building advanced manufacturing capabilities while cultivating a collaborative, people-first culture. Our mission is to contribute to the clean energy transition by delivering reliable, high-performing solar products that support the buildout of utility-scale renewable infrastructure.
Why Join Us (max 5 bullets)
- Be part of a fast-growing, modern solar manufacturing operation with significant scale.
- Join a people-focused culture that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Work at the intersection of manufacturing, quality, and customer engagement in clean energy.
- Opportunity to build and shape best-in-class customer quality and inspection programs.
- Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and clear paths for career advancement.
Job Details (Top 5 bullets)
- Lead and manage In-Process Monitoring (IPM) and Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) quality programs, ensuring adherence to customer and industry standards.
- Serve as the primary quality interface with customers and third-party auditors, aligning on inspection schedules, sampling plans, and priorities.
- Oversee and schedule a team of Customer Quality Specialists and Quality Operators to support line audits and pre-shipment testing.
- Partner with Reliability Engineering and cross-functional teams to support laboratory testing, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement by reducing inspection defects, leading root cause analysis, and implementing 8D problem-solving processes.
Qualifications (Top 3 bullets)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with at least 8 years of experience in solar, electronics, semiconductor, or automotive manufacturing.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Customer Quality role, with hands-on expertise in inspection, testing, and quality investigations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in structured problem-solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, or equivalent) and strong stakeholder communication skills.