Quality Associate

About the Role
Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of renewable energy and power electronics! We are seeking a proactive Quality Associate to strengthen our supply chain quality management. This role serves as a critical bridge between our Shenzhen operations and Schneider Electric’s Indian subsidiary, ensuring seamless quality coordination across international partners.
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Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary liaison for daily business communication (emails, calls, virtual meetings) with Schneider Electric’s Indian subsidiary company regarding quality standards, shipment updates, and issue resolution.
• Conduct on-site factory audits for new potential suppliers to evaluate quality systems, production capabilities, and compliance.
• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) for products from Chinese suppliers prior to shipment.
• Support end-to-end new supplier development: identification, qualification, documentation, and onboarding.
• Maintain detailed records of audit reports, PDI results, and supplier performance metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
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Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited institution.
• Age between 23 and 30 years old (as of application date).
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on quality assurance experience within at least one of the following industries:
• Photovoltaic (PV) / Solar
• Lithium Battery
• Inverter
• Proven experience in supplier audits, quality inspections, or supply chain quality processes.
• Highly proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability, positivity, and teamwork spirit.
• Ability to travel domestically for supplier audits (approx. 20% of time).
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
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Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)
• Strong English communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
CET-4 certification, IELTS 5.5+, or equivalent is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC or other international quality standards.
• Prior experience collaborating with global/multinational teams.