QMS Specialist

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is seeking a detail-oriented QMS Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will support the maintenance and continuous improvement of T1 Energy’s Quality Management System, helping ensure our quality framework remains ISO 9001, applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures. From maintaining quality documentation and supporting training programs to coordinating internal audits and tracking corrective actions, you will play an important role in strengthening the quality infrastructure that supports our rapidly growing 5GW manufacturing operation.

What You’ll Do

QMS & Document Control

• Support the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Create, review, update, and control quality documents including SOPs, work instructions, forms, templates, and records.
• Manage document version control, approval workflows, distribution, and retention to ensure documents remain current and accessible.
• Coordinate document updates with process owners and affected departments.

Audits & Compliance

• Support internal audits, certification audits, customer audits, and regulatory audits.
• Prepare audit documents, collect evidence, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Act as the main point of contact for audit documentation and follow-up actions during third-party quality assessments.
• Support gap assessments and compliance checks against applicable standards and internal procedures.

CAPA & Continuous Improvement

• Support the CAPA process, including issue documentation, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification.
• Follow up with action owners to ensure corrective actions are completed on time and properly documented.
• Track recurring issues, audit findings, and quality system trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement activities using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Kaizen.

Training, Records & Reporting

• Support QMS training programs for new hires and existing employees.
• Maintain training records, quality records, audit records, CAPA records, and other required QMS documentation.
• Prepare QMS reports, audit trackers, CAPA logs, and management review materials.
• Ensure quality system records are complete, accurate, and properly retained.

Who You Are

• Solid understanding of QMS principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, document control, internal audits, CAPA, and quality records.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and process-minded.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Box, SharePoint, ERP/MES, or QMS software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• 2–4 years of quality engineering, supplier quality, or incoming quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with incoming inspection, supplier quality issues, NCR/MRB, and CAPA preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, quality records, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. ERP/MES or QMS software experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in solar, semiconductor, electronics, automotive, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.