Associate Manager - Quality

Adani Group; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Raipur seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance professional to implement and monitor QMS across thermal plant operations, maintenance, projects, shutdowns, and vendor works. You will lead inspections, audits, and CAPA to enhance plant reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred, and 8–12 years in QA/QC, O&M, or reliability in power plants, with exposure to ISO systems and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with focus on quality systems.
• Preferred ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection protocols across plant functions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, records, and reports.
• Conduct quality inspections of mechanical, electrical, C&I, civil, and project activities.
• Verify compliance of materials, equipment, and workmanship with specifications.
• Lead internal quality audits and facilitate external certification audits.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Audits

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Production/Chemical

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• To ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems across thermal power plant operations, maintenance activities, projects, shutdowns, and vendor works.
• The role is responsible for monitoring quality standards, conducting inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Quality Management - Implement and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with organizational policies and ISO standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection protocols across plant functions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, records, and reports.
• Inspection & Quality Control - Conduct quality inspections of mechanical, electrical, C&I, civil, and project-related activities.
• Verify compliance of materials, equipment, and workmanship with approved specifications and standards.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities from a quality perspective.
• Vendor & Contractor Quality Assurance - Assess vendor quality systems and participate in vendor evaluations.
• Monitor quality performance of contractors and service providers.
• Ensure incoming materials and critical spares meet specified quality standards.
• Audits & Compliance - Conduct internal quality audits and facilitate external certification audits.
• Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality management standards.
• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality-related failures and recurring issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools and techniques.
• Performance Monitoring - Monitor quality KPIs and prepare periodic management reports.
• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Support reliability enhancement initiatives across plant operations.
• Training & Awareness - Conduct quality awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Promote a culture of quality, process adherence, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Production Engineering / Chemical Engineering.
• Preferred - Certification in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor).
• - Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
• - Certification in Quality Assurance & Control practices.
• - 8-12 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, O&M, Projects, or Reliability functions in Thermal Power Plants.
• - Experience in subcritical/supercritical power plants preferred.
• - Exposure to ISO systems, quality audits, inspections, and process improvement initiatives.