Joel Nicol
About Joel Nicol
Joel Nicol is an NPI/QC Engineer with extensive experience in product specifications and quality assurance, currently working at Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd. and Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has a background in solar module assembly line startups and has held various engineering roles at SunPower Corporation and Flextronics Cebu.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Currently employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as an NPI/QC Engineer since 2016, Joel Nicol has contributed to the company's product development efforts for over eight years in Subic, Philippines. His responsibilities include developing product specifications and quality plans to enhance productivity and manufacturability. Nicol plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet quality standards throughout the development process.
Experience at Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd.
Joel Nicol has been working at Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd. as an NPI/QC Engineer since 2016, where he has focused on integrating design for manufacture and assembly needs into product design. His role involves ensuring a seamless transition from concept to manufacturing, which is essential for the efficiency of production processes.
Previous Roles at SunPower Corporation
Prior to his current positions, Joel Nicol worked at SunPower Corporation from 2008 to 2014. He served as a Quality Assurance Technician for five years and then transitioned to a Process Engineer role for nine months. In these roles, he was responsible for developing product test plans and conducting tests to ensure product quality, contributing to the overall quality assurance efforts within the company.
Background in Industrial Engineering
Joel Nicol studied Industrial Engineering at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation in Lucena, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. His academic background has provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his engineering roles, particularly in quality control and product development.
Expertise in Solar Module Assembly
With extensive experience in solar module assembly line startups across multiple international locations, including Mexico, the US, and Poland, Joel Nicol specializes in quality engineering. His expertise includes leading product qualifications for new customers and executing soft-turn-on processes for new qualified processes, tools, and materials through pilot runs.