Job Summary The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that all solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on driving product quality, process excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Quality

Management

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.

Ensure compliance with customer specifications, statutory regulations, and international standards for solar PV modules.

Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor quality performance and drive continual improvement across manufacturing operations.

2.

Incoming Quality

Control (IQC)

Develop and implement inspection plans for incoming raw materials, including:

Solar Cells

Glass

EVA/POE

Back sheets

Junction Boxes

Frames

Busbars and Ribbons

Responsibilities include

Approving incoming materials based on defined quality standards.

Coordinating with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Conducting supplier audits and performance evaluations.

Monitoring supplier quality performance and implementing corrective actions.

- In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)

Monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process, including:

Cell Stringing

Layup

Lamination

Trimming

Framing

Junction Box Fixing

Electroluminescence (EL) Testing

Flash Testing

Packaging

Responsibilities include

Ensuring adherence to manufacturing processes.

Identifying process deviations and reducing defects.

Implementing process improvements to improve product quality.

4.

Final Quality

Control (FQC)

Verify that finished modules meet electrical, mechanical, cosmetic, and performance requirements.

Review electrical test data and inspection reports.

Approve final product release before shipment.

Ensure traceability of finished products.

- Testing & Compliance

Ensure compliance with international standards including:

IEC 61215

IEC 61730

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Additional responsibilities





Coordinate reliability and environmental testing.

Support product certification and surveillance audits.

Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.

6.

Customer

Quality

Investigate customer complaints and warranty claims.

Perform root cause analysis using:

8D Methodology

5 Why Analysis

Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram

Pareto Analysis

Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Improve customer satisfaction through proactive quality improvements.

7.

Process

Improvement

Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Improve

First Pass Yield (FPY)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)

Drive cost reduction through quality improvement initiatives.

- Documentation & Quality Records

Develop, maintain, and control:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Quality Plans

Inspection Standards

Control Plans

Work Instructions

Process Flow Charts

FMEA

PPAP (where applicable)

CAPA Records

Audit Reports

Quality Dashboards

9.

Audit

Management

Lead Internal Quality Audits.

Coordinate customer, certification, and regulatory audits.

Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Maintain audit readiness across all manufacturing functions.

- Team Leadership

Lead QA/QC Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Laboratory Personnel.

Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.

Develop training plans for quality awareness and technical skills.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

- Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with

Production

Engineering

Maintenance

Procurement

Supply Chain

R&D;

Planning

Support

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Process validation

Equipment qualification

Continuous improvement projects

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Customer Complaint Rate

Warranty Claim Rate

First Pass Yield (FPY)





Defect Parts Per Million (PPM)

Scrap Rate

Rework Percentage

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

CAPA Closure Time

Internal & External Audit Compliance Score

Supplier Quality Performance

On-Time Quality Reporting

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.

Master's Degree (preferred).

Experience

8–15 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within Solar PV Module Manufacturing or Electronics Manufacturing.

Experience with automated production lines is preferred.

Required Technical Skills

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

IEC 61215 & IEC 61730 Standards

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Control Plans

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Methodology

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality Management

Reliability & Environmental Testing

Quality Data Analysis

ERP/MES Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI (Preferred)

Behavioral Competencies

Robust leadership and people management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

Effective communication and stakeholder management

Sound decision-making skills

High attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Result-oriented approach

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Certifications

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – Preferred

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant environment.

Frequent interaction with production teams, suppliers, and customers.

Occasional travel for supplier audits, customer visits, and certification activities.

Compensation

Compensation will be offered as per company standards and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skill set.

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Location

- At & Post: TAJPUR , NH-08, PRANTIJ, DIST : Sabarkantha, Gujarat 383205, India

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