Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ON THE ROLE

Position Name

Quality Assurance Sr Mgr

Function

Line of Business

BESS

Grade

Reporting to

Functionally

Administratively

Roles Reporting into

No. of employees

Role Description

SECTION II: JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Sr Manager – BESS will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality systems, processes, and standards across BESS R&D;, manufacturing, assembly, and field deployment. This role ensures compliance with international standards (ISO, IEC, UL, BIS, etc.), regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality policies. The candidate will lead QA/QC teams, oversee supplier quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest reliability, safety, and performance of BESS products.

SECTION III: DO – KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Perspective

Responsibility

Job Responsibilities

1. Quality Strategy & Leadership

- Establish and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for BESS operations.

- Define and enforce quality standards, policies, and inspection protocols across the value chain.

- Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 compliance.

- Develop a culture of “zero-defect” and continuous improvement across manufacturing and project execution.

2. Supplier & Incoming Quality

- Implement supplier qualification, auditing, and performance evaluation for battery cells, modules, containers, electrical components, etc.

- Ensure incoming materials and parts meet defined specifications through strict IQC (Incoming Quality Control).

- Collaborate with sourcing, SCM, and R&D; for vendor development and corrective actions.

3. Manufacturing & Process Quality

- Oversee in-process and final product inspections during cell, module, battery pack, container fabrication, and system integration.

- Develop quality control plans, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria.

- Implement Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate defects, reduce rework, and enhance process capability.

4.



Testing & Validation Quality

- Ensure compliance with type tests, performance tests, reliability tests, and certification requirements (IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UL 9540, etc.).

- Monitor quality of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software validation processes.

- Coordinate with R&D; teams to ensure design validation and reliability improvements.

5. Project Site & Field Quality

- Implement quality assurance protocols for BESS installation, commissioning, and O&M.;

- Conduct field audits to ensure compliance with design, safety, and customer requirements.

- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

6. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain detailed quality documentation: SOPs, inspection reports, CAPA reports, audit findings.

- Provide regular quality dashboards and KPI reports to senior management.

- Ensure traceability of critical components and records throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Description

- First Pass Yield (FPY) in manufacturing

- Supplier rejection rate & corrective action closure time

- Field failure rate / warranty claims

- Audit compliance score

- Timely closure of NCRs & CAPA effectiveness

- Customer satisfaction on quality metrics

SECTION IV: DELIVER – KEY OUTPUTS / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?

Measurable Deliverables

- Strong leadership & team management skills.

- Analytical problem-solving & root cause analysis (RCA).

- Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration.

- Proficiency in quality tools (8D, Fishbone, Pareto, DOE).

- ERP/MES/QMS software exposure.

- High focus on safety, compliance, and reliability.

SECTION V:



DISPLAY – KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

In this section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own qualification and skills

Qualification and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz

Qualifications

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Technical Skills

- MS Office & Project,

Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Experience levels required to execute this role

E.g. 2-5 yrs of experience as an Electrical Engineering in Battery/Solar Grid

Specific Experience

10–15 years of quality management experience, with at least 5 years in battery, renewable energy, automotive (EV/BESS), or power projects.

Over all Experience

10–15 years of quality management experience, with at least 5 years in battery, renewable energy, automotive (EV/BESS), or power projects.

Behavioral skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail

Behavioral Skills

- Robust knowledge of international quality standards (ISO, IEC, UL, BIS).

- Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

- Proven track record in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and field quality management.

- Experience in handling certifications and regulatory approvals for BESS/energy storage products.

SECTION V: KEY INTERACTIONS

Mention names of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts

Key Interaction – Internal

Nature or purpose of interaction

Team Members and Inter-departmental members

- Seek instructions, provide technical advice

- Keep them informed of progress

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

02-07-2026

Job ID

Job_SPML_0661

Department

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Location

SUPA (PUNE), Supa, Maharashtra, India

Experience

10 - 14 Years

Employee Type

REGULAR

Employee Sub Type

REGULAR PROBATION

Salary Range

INR 2000000 - 2400000 (Annual)

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