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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

Behavioral Skills

- Solid 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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