Deputy Manager - Cell Quality

Adani Group; Mundra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Mundra, India, seeks a Shift Engineer - Cluster - IPQA to conduct in-process quality inspections across shifts in solar cell manufacturing, monitoring stages such as texturing, ARC application, and metallization to ensure products meet standards.

You will record data, perform initial analysis, support corrective actions, and train production staff on IPQA procedures, contributing to safe operations and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years in production or quality assurance, focusing on in-process inspections.
• Experience with IPQA and quality data analysis.
• Ability to train staff on IPQA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process quality inspections during shifts to ensure compliance.
• Monitor production processes and identify deviations from standards.
• Record and analyse quality data; report trends to the Cluster Manager - IPQA.
• Assist in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Calibrate and validate AOI, IV curve testers, weighing balance, and other measurement tools.
• Provide on-the-job training on IPQA procedures to production staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for solar cell manufacturing.

Skills

In-process inspections

Quality data analysis

Staff training on IPQA procedures

Continuous improvement

Documentation

Education

BE/B.Tech in Chemical or Electrical Eng.

Tools

AOI

IV curve tester

Weighing balance

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Solar: Adani Solar is Indias 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

Job Purpose: The Shift Engineer - Cluster - IPQA conducts in-process quality inspections during shifts, monitoring production processes and identifying quality deviations. This role records and analyzes quality data, assists in implementing corrective actions, provides training on in-process quality procedures, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process quality.
Safety:

• Follow and promote safety guidelines during inspections and quality checks, contributing to a safe work environment.

In-Process Inspections:

• Conduct in-process quality inspections during assigned shifts to ensure compliance with quality standards at stages like texturing, anti-reflective coating (ARC) application, and metallization. Monitor critical process parameters and identify deviations from standards.

Quality Monitoring:

• Monitor production processes to identify quality issues, reporting findings to the Cluster Manager - IPQA. Assist in implementing corrective actions to address in-process quality deviations.

Calibration & Validation:

• Validation of test results and if required, calibration of AOI, Testers (IV curve measurements), weighing balance, & other measurement tool.

Recipe Management:

• Defect teaching to AOI and breakage camera

Benchmarking:

• Benchmarking with competitor cells.

Documentation:

• Record in-process quality data and perform initial analysis to identify trends and issues. Report data and findings to the Cluster Manager - IPQA for further analysis and action.

Compliance:

• Ensure incoming materials comply with relevant industry standards and specifications. Stay updated on quality standards and inspection protocols specific to solar cell manufacturing.

Training and Support:

• Provide on-the-job training to production staff on in-process quality procedures and standards. Ensure consistent application of quality protocols across all shifts and production lines.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the IPQA team to implement changes. Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Cluster Manager - IPQA
• Shift Engineer - Cluster - FQA
• Shift Engineer - Cluster - Incoming
• Production Supervisors
• Maintenance Team
• Process Improvement Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Process Equipment Suppliers
• Quality Consultants
• Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/Electrical Engineering.

Work Experience (Range of years):

• 2-5 years in production or quality assurance, focusing on in-process inspections.

Requirements: