Darren Wang
About Darren Wang
Darren Wang is a Senior Manager of Sourcing Quality Engineering at Sunrun, where he leads a team to ensure the quality of over $1.5 billion in procured materials. He has a background in quality management and engineering, with previous roles at Zurn Industries and experience as an MC/DJ.
Current Role at Sunrun
Darren Wang serves as the Senior Manager of Sourcing Quality Engineering at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team focused on ensuring that over $1.5 billion of direct materials procured by the company meet established quality expectations. His responsibilities include the development and implementation of quality assurance processes that align with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Zurn Industries
Darren Wang has extensive experience at Zurn Industries, LLC, where he held several positions from 2012 to 2022. He started as a Quality Process Engineer, then progressed to Quality Manager II for the Wilkins & PEX Divisions, and later served as the Sr. Manager of Global Supplier Quality & Development. His tenure at Zurn Industries spanned nearly a decade, during which he contributed to various quality management initiatives.
Background in Event Management
Before his career in quality engineering, Darren Wang worked as an MC/DJ at Kramer Events from 2011 to 2014 in the San Luis Obispo, California area. This role involved managing events and engaging with audiences, providing him with valuable communication skills that he later applied in his engineering roles.
Education and Expertise
Darren Wang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in quality engineering and supply chain management.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
Darren Wang is a member of the SEIA’s Traceability Standards Development Committee, where he supports the development of an ANSI recognized standard. He also developed and launched the Sunrun Supplier Qualification and Maintenance Program (SQMP), which is based on automotive PPAP tools and requirements. Additionally, he implemented a supply chain ESG program through supplier audits and partnerships with third-party solutions.